Babbage from The Economist (subscriber edition) OK computer: how voice AI will change the world
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Dec 18, 2024 
Join Alex Hern, The Economist's AI correspondent, and Mati Staniszewski, co-founder of ElevenLabs, as they unravel the voice AI revolution. They discuss the significant advancements in voice technology, including the emotional nuances and contextual understanding of AI-generated voices. Hear heartwarming stories of using voice cloning to connect with lost loved ones and the ethical implications of these innovations. They also explore potential risks tied to voice cloning and envision a future where AI enhances everyday interactions and communication.
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Automated Customer Service Frustrations
- Alok Jha's experience with automated customer service highlights the frustrations of early voice AI.
- The system repeatedly misinterprets his name, ultimately failing to access his details.
Advancements in Voice AI
- Computerized voices have significantly improved due to large language models (LLMs).
- LLMs enable more natural conversations and personalized audio content generation.
Speech as the Future of Information
- Alex Hern and Alok Jha discuss the shift towards speech as the primary mode of information consumption.
- They highlight the unusual nature of the current text-based internet era.