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Can AI Replace Me? Evan Ratliff on Letting an AI Clone Live His Life

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Aug 5, 2025
Evan Ratliff, a journalist known for his work on crime and identity, shares his fascinating journey of creating an AI version of himself. He discusses the emotional turmoil faced by friends when they realized they were conversing with a synthetic persona. The conversation dives into the unsettling reality of AI in scams and the ethical implications of voice cloning. Ratliff reflects on the importance of maintaining genuine human connections and highlights the challenges of authenticity in an increasingly automated world.
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ADVICE

Tips for Effective Voice Cloning

  • Record voice clones in a consistent, high-quality environment like a professional studio.
  • Tailor the clone quality to its use purpose, e.g., phone calls benefit from natural phone audio quality.
ANECDOTE

Emotional Impact of AI Voice Clones

  • Friends felt upset and lonely realizing they talked to an AI, not Evan Ratliff.
  • One friend even thought Evan had a mental breakdown due to AI's strange behavior.
INSIGHT

AI Voice Cloning Powers Scams

  • AI voice cloning is already widely exploited in industrial-scale scams.
  • It is among the most powerful tools ever created for scammers.
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