The Gradient: Perspectives on AI Evan Ratliff: Our Future with Voice Agents
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Sep 26, 2024 Evan Ratliff, an award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author, dives into his new podcast Shell Game, where he creates an AI voice clone of himself. He discusses the emotional complexities of voice technology and its impact on personal connections. Ratliff shares insights on the changing landscape of journalism, technology's influence on children, and the potential ethical dilemmas surrounding AI. He reflects on storytelling's heart in journalism and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in this digital age.
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Shell Game Experiment
- Evan Ratliff created an AI voice clone and tested it in real-world scenarios, detailed in his podcast "Shell Game".
- This immersive approach, inspired by Hunter S. Thompson, helps him understand subjects by experiencing them firsthand.
Personas and Risk-Taking
- Evan adopts different personas for various situations, including his journalistic work and family life.
- While not a risk-taker daily, he uses projects like "Shell Game" to explore his boundaries.
Normalizing Voice Agents
- Using voice agents more normalizes their presence, blurring ethical boundaries.
- Evan explored these boundaries, observing how comfort levels shift with increased usage.