Transforming Voices: The Future of Speech Technology

This chapter presents a live demonstration of advanced speech-to-speech technology, showcasing real-time voice transformation and accent conversion. It discusses the implications of generative AI on human-computer interaction and the future of appliances, emphasizing the emotional connections users can form with natural-sounding voice systems. The conversation also addresses the ethical considerations and potential impacts on voice actors as voice cloning and style transfer technologies continue to evolve.