Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 152: Turning Snoop Dogg's Voice Into AI - The Speechify Story
Nov 27, 2023
Cliff Weitzman, the dyslexic Founder and CEO of Speechify, discusses the fascinating world of AI voice technology. He reveals how celebrity voices like Snoop Dogg’s are being integrated into text-to-speech applications, enhancing user engagement. The conversation also dives into ethical concerns surrounding AI voice cloning, addressing safety and consent. Cliff shares insights on the practical uses of Speechify in professional settings, emphasizing its impact on accessibility and learning, while hinting at a future where written words might take a backseat to spoken ones.
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Speechify Origin
- Cliff Weitzman, being dyslexic, created Speechify because he couldn't find audiobooks for his textbooks.
- The app started as a personal tool and evolved into a widely used platform.
Mainstream Accessibility
- Tools built for disabilities can become mainstream, like text-to-speech or the telephone.
- Speechify, initially designed for learning differences, now caters to a broader user base, including professionals.
Snoop Dogg Partnership
- Speechify partnered with celebrities like Snoop Dogg after his agent reached out, wanting to help his audience consume information.
- Weitzman recorded Snoop Dogg in his studio, then used deep learning to create a high-quality text-to-speech voice.