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The Pomp Podcast

#1275 Cliff Weitzman | This Immigrant Just Helped 25 Million People Read

Nov 20, 2023
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Cliff Weitzman, founder & CEO at Speechify, discusses the rise of audio content, the impact of text-to-speech technology, and the convergence of reading, listening, and AI-generated audio. They also explore partnerships with Snoop Dogg, AI voices, and the implications for voice actors.
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Quick takeaways

  • The increase in audio content on the internet and the improvement of text-to-speech technology have led to a shift towards listening instead of reading or watching, impacting content creators and human productivity.
  • AI-generated voices have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including entertainment, language translation, and voice acting, but ethical and responsible use of these technologies is essential to prevent misuse and maintain authenticity.

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The Rise of Audio Content and Text-to-Speech Technology

In this podcast episode, Anthony Pompliano interviews Cliff Weitzman, the founder and CEO of Speechify, and they dive into the explosion of audio content on the internet. They discuss how text-to-speech audio has improved significantly, leading to more people choosing to listen rather than read or watch. They explore the reasons behind this shift and how it will impact content creators, legal issues, and human productivity. Cliff shares insights from Speechify's user base, highlighting the growing trend of listening at faster speeds, especially among people with ADHD. He also discusses the potential of AI-generated voices in various industries, including entertainment, language translation, and voice acting.

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