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Jailhouse rock: how Imran Khan used AI ‘voice clone’ from jail
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has used AI voice cloning technology to create a voice clone of Khan. This is the first time such technology has been used for a virtual internet rally. The AI model was trained on audio of Khan's previous speeches to generate a synthetic voice that closely resembles his real voice. Voice clones can be used for various applications such as videos, audiobooks, and video games.
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Melania Trump calls AI ‘the future of publishing.’
The Verge
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2m ago
Medial
Melania Trump has announced that the audiobook version of her memoir is narrated using an AI clone of her voice created by ElevenLabs, highlighting AI's role in the future of publishing. There are already over 50,000 AI-narrated books on Audible, suggesting that this new era in publishing is here, though much of the content includes amusingly titled erotica. AI is transforming how content is created and consumed in the publishing industry.
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Melania Trump calls AI ‘the future of publishing.’
The Verge
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2m ago
Medial
Melania Trump called AI “the future of publishing,” announcing her memoir's audiobook was entirely narrated using an AI voice clone created by ElevenLabs. With over 50,000 AI-narrated books on Audible, this “new era in publishing” is already apparent, including varied content like humorously titled erotica.
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Whose voice is it anyway? Actors take on AI copycats
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Voice actors across the globe are advocating for the "right to own one's voice" in response to the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to clone and reproduce their voices without permission. Artists and industry organizations in South Africa, Europe, Japan, and the United States are seeking legal protection for their voices and fighting against the potential loss of job opportunities and artistic control. The rise of AI has made voice cloning more accessible and affordable, leading to concerns about the exploitation of voice actors and the need for legislation on voice ownership.
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Resemble AI launches tool to make AI voice clones in a minute
Venturebeat
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1y ago
Medial
Resemble AI has launched Rapid Voice Cloning, a new feature that allows users to generate voice clones quickly and easily. With this feature, users can create a replica of their voice by uploading a short audio sample, and the system can produce a clone within a minute. This development makes voice cloning technology more accessible and has potential applications in fields such as content creation, personalization, and accessibility. Resemble AI aims to empower users to create custom voices for their applications. Despite some limitations in accent recognition, the company's advanced machine learning algorithms excel at capturing nuances and subtleties.
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AI-generated Al Michaels to provide daily recaps during 2024 Summer Olympics
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
NBC plans to use an AI-generated clone of renowned sports commentator Al Michaels' voice to narrate daily recaps of the 2024 Summer Olympics on its streaming service, Peacock. The AI-powered narration worries critics who fear it could replace and overshadow emerging sports commentators. NBC states that it has created a high-quality AI re-creation of Michaels' voice, trained on his past appearances. While the technology will not replace human commentators in this year's Olympics coverage, it raises concerns about the potential long-term impact on the industry.
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Tamil Nadu Police Issues Advisory On New Scam Using AI-assisted Voice Cloning
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The cyber crime unit of the Tamil Nadu police has issued a warning about scammers using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone voices and make calls to extort money from victims. This involves using AI to replicate the voices of family members or friends in order to trick victims into sending money under the pretext of an emergency. The police advisory urges people to stay informed about voice cloning fraud and watch out for warning signs, such as unusually stressful situations and emotional manipulation. Concerns about the misuse of AI and deepfakes have been growing recently.
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Microsoft teams with Khan Academy to make its AI tutor free for K-12 educators and will develop a Phi-3 math model
Venturebeat
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft has partnered with Khan Academy to showcase how AI can enhance education. As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will migrate Khan Academy's AI agent, Khanmigo, to its Azure OpenAI Service, granting free access to the bot for all US K-12 educators. The move will provide educators with personalized guidance in subjects such as math, science, coding, and writing, and aims to improve the efficiency of lesson planning and curriculum development. Additionally, Khan Academy will leverage Microsoft's Phi-3 model to enhance math tutoring and collaborate on generating high-quality learning content. The partnership will also enable the distribution of Khan Academy courses through Microsoft Copilot and Teams for Education.
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Virtual workers are here to take your job—and give you a promotion
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Autonomous AI agents have the potential to replace white-collar job functions, such as generating sales leads or writing code. These advanced agents can log into accounts, communicate via text and voice, write programs, and perform tasks in the digital world. While some AI agents, like Alice from 11x, are already being used to automate sales tasks, fully autonomous agents are still in early stages of development. The use of AI agents in various domains, such as coding, is increasing, and they have the potential to significantly impact how work is done in the future.
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How voice deepfakes are emerging as a new threat
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Voice clones or deepfakes, created using generative AI tools, are becoming a concerning tool for cyber scammers. AI-related scams using voice deepfaking have been reported across India, with websites offering free voice cloning options in multiple languages. These clones can be used for malicious purposes, such as phishing or fraud. While some AI service providers are offering tools to identify cloned audio, experts believe that awareness, skepticism, and security best practices are necessary to prevent falling victim to voice AI scams.
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Spotify tests using AI to automatically clone and translate podcast voices
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Spotify is piloting a program that uses AI to translate podcasts into different languages while preserving the original speaker's voice. This feature aims to provide a more authentic listening experience, although it may introduce language errors. The voice synthesis technology from OpenAI is used for this purpose. Currently, the feature is available for select podcasters and can translate English voices to Spanish, French, and German. Spotify plans to gather feedback to improve the voice translation feature.
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