No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups The Future of Voice AI: Agents, Dubbing, and Real-Time Translation with ElevenLabs Co-Founder Mati Staniszewski
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Dec 11, 2025 
Mati Staniszewski, Co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, shares insights on revolutionizing voice AI technology for narration, education, and interactive agents. He highlights the challenges in building foundational audio models and how voice will become the primary interface for technology. The pair discuss innovative applications like AI personal tutors and proactive assistants, breaking down language barriers and enhancing user interactions. Mati also touches on collaborations with governments to improve services and the future of personalized learning experiences.
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Audio Quality Is Hard To Benchmark
- Evaluating audio quality is harder because listener preference depends on voice identity and delivery, not only metrics.
- Describing expressive audio (emotion, accent, delivery) requires specialized labeling skills that the industry lacks.
Agents Grew From Support To Full Assistants
- ElevenLabs' agents began with customer support and evolved into proactive assistants on platforms like Misho and Square.
- Agents now guide discovery, show items, and can complete checkouts by voice.
Interactive Characters And MasterClass Demos
- ElevenLabs integrated characters into games, e.g., Darth Vader in Fortnite, to create live interactive experiences.
- They also built interactive MasterClass lessons, letting users practice with a virtual Chris Voss negotiator.