Creating a Digital Voice Twin of Reid Hoffman

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The chapter explores the process of cloning Reid Hoffman's voice to create a digital voice twin, touching on authenticity and utilizing speech-to-speech technology. The team experiences surprises during the uploading and synthesis process, aiming for an accurate imitation of Hoffman's voice. It also discusses the ethical considerations and implications of using AI to replicate voices for various purposes.

Masters of Scale goes under the hood of powerful AI in audio, unveiling a full vocal clone for founding host Reid Hoffman. Our CEO Jeff Berman, the Masters of Scale staff, and Reid himself tell the story of creating a synthetic voice we call “Reid-ish.” The company Respeecher is behind the technology, and its CEO Alex Serdiuk walks us through the speech replication process. Through “Reid-ish” we grapple with authenticity, disclosure, labor, and evolving norms around AI in media. Reid ponders what’s possible for greater sharing and learning through this audio technology, as well as what listeners should know about its use.

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