AI Speech Technology: Advancements and Ethical Challenges

Episode 3: Are you ready for speech A.I.? Because it’s here, not in 6 months or a year, but now. AI-generated voice technologies will have a major impact on many things in our daily lives. This technology will effect everything spanning applications in language learning, music creation, emotional AI interfaces, and the evolving landscape of personal digital interactions.

These tools out there now that you can communicate with directly by voice, and there are things you need to be ready for. Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://twitter.com/NathanLands) dive deep into both the incredible potential and the inherent risks of this groundbreaking tech and how you can take advantage of it. 

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://link.chtbl.com/4FZET15d

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Show Notes:

• (00:00) AI shift towards voice interaction, Hume's empathetic Eevee impressive.
• (03:41) AI speculation for Siri; potential Apple-Google partnership.
• (07:41) AI technology making it easier to deceive.
• (09:52) Regulation provides bumpers for company behavior.
• (13:12) Cryptocurrency regulations are uncertain, causing concerns for builders. AI regulations add complexities and potential drawbacks. However, voice AI offers valuable content creation tools.
• (18:30) Learning language through translation enhances relationships and communication.
• (21:52) AI music making advances, creating good songs.
• (22:22) AI music tech advances creating music industry division.
• (25:43) Spotify's payment model raises complexities and concerns.
• (30:10) Immersing in AI detection, improving AI audio discernment.
• (31:57) Content also available in audio format.

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Mentions:

• Hume's empathetic voice interface "EVI": https://tinyurl.com/4cpx2wuw
• Apple’s ReALM announcement: https://tinyurl.com/4uy5suth
• Anthropics $4 billion investment: https://tinyurl.com/3a38cvvw
• OpenAI's voice replication model: https://tinyurl.com/ahzfkc9n
• Timekettle translation earpieces: https://tinyurl.com/bdv98r39
• Suno version three AI music: https://suno.com/
• OpenAI's realistic AI voice technology: https://tinyurl.com/4d8mybf6
• Eleven Labs AI Voice Generator: https://elevenlabs.io/
• Her: https://tinyurl.com/y8zkzb5k

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

• Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
• Blog - https://lore.com/

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