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Here it is! Evan’s new show, Shell Game
Jul 16, 2024
Tech journalist Evan Ratliff clones his voice with AI technology to explore its capabilities. He engages in amusing interactions with AI customer service systems, discussing the implications of voice cloning technology. The podcast delves into the process of creating voice clones and testing voice agents, highlighting upcoming events and production notes on the show.
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Quick takeaways
- Utilizing AI voice clones raises ethical concerns about authenticity and human-machine interactions.
- The development of AI-generated voices presents both potential benefits and challenges in various applications.
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Creation of an AI Doppelganger to Represent the Host
The episode delves into the story of how the host, Evan, developed an AI doppelganger of himself to act on his behalf. Initially created as a means of generating amusement by making phone calls and leaving voice messages, the AI clone soon evolved into a more complex entity capable of engaging in conversations as if it were Evan. By connecting the AI doppelganger to advanced AI technology like chat GPT, Evan explored the capabilities and implications of deploying such a clone into real-world interactions, raising questions about authenticity and agency in AI-driven communication.
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