Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future The New Era of AI Voice Is Here - Lily Clifford, CEO of Rime Labs
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Jul 30, 2025 Lily Clifford, CEO of Rime Labs, is a pioneer in voice AI, focusing on creating human-like voice technology. She discusses the emergence of emotionally rich AI voices and their potential to transform music and communication. Lily explains the shift from simple voice tasks to deeper emotional connections, and the difference between utility and expressive voices. She also touches on the ethical challenges of AI, the future landscape of voice technology, and how creators are using voice models to enhance engagement and creativity.
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Users Talk Hours to Voice AI
- People engage with voice AI for hours a day, often for personal use like rehearsing conversations or brainstorming.
- This usage reflects an intellectual-emotional processing loop, not just work-related tasks.
Voice Calls: From Avoidance to Engagement
- Enterprises traditionally aim to reduce voice call durations, pushing users to digital apps.
- A shift to engaging voice interactions could revolutionize call centers and improve user experience.
Ease of Building Voice Apps
- Building voice applications is much easier now, requiring less infrastructure compared to the past.
- Rapid prototyping with API integrations enables quick voice app creation, though enterprise readiness still needs refinement.
