AI Voice Technology Just Got INSANE (ElevenLabs GenFM Demo + More)
Dec 24, 2024
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In this engaging discussion, Ammaar Reshi, head of design at ElevenLabs and AI visionary, shares insights on revolutionary AI voice technology. He highlights how ElevenLabs empowers users to create multilingual content and monetize voices, reshaping audio production. The conversation touches on the ethical challenges of voice cloning, the evolution from voice synthesis to interactive agents, and innovative applications in gaming and content creation. Ammaar's journey from viral AI art to pioneering design reveals the transformative potential of AI in audio.
ElevenLabs revolutionizes audio content creation by enabling businesses to translate and distribute their material in 33 languages effortlessly.
The platform empowers voice actors by offering a marketplace where they can monetize their voice recordings, creating new revenue opportunities.
Deep dives
Transforming Voice and Accessibility
A significant advantage of 11 Labs is its ability to produce audio content in one language and then translate and distribute it in 33 different languages. This capability allows businesses to reach previously inaccessible markets by easily adapting their content for global audiences. With this feature, companies can expand their market presence without the need for extensive localization efforts. Such transformative technology symbolizes a major breakthrough in content accessibility and voice interaction.
Innovative Audio Capabilities
11 Labs functions as a comprehensive AI audio platform that began as a voice cloning tool, now offering a wide range of features including sound effect generation and enhanced text-to-speech capabilities. Users can create realistic voiceovers for various applications, from podcasts to video games, benefiting from a library of diverse voice options. This technology allows creators to produce high-quality audio without the need for traditional recording studio setups, simplifying content creation. Furthermore, the platform is developing new features like conversational AI agents that can interact based on user prompts, enhancing user engagement.
Opportunities for Voice Actors
The platform presents a novel opportunity for voice actors by allowing them to monetize their voices through a marketplace where their recordings can generate passive income. Voice actors can control the use of their voices and receive compensation whenever their voiced content is utilized by others. This innovative approach not only empowers voice talent but also introduces a new revenue stream for creative professionals. The use cases range from advertisement narration to entertainment content, increasing visibility and accessibility for aspiring voice artists.
New Dimensions in Content Interaction
The introduction of features like Gen FM allows users to turn written articles into interactive podcasts with selected voice hosts, providing a fresh angle to traditional content consumption. By incorporating co-host dynamics, the app enables a unique discussion format that adds depth and engagement to the original text. This functionality not only personalizes the listening experience but also expands the ways in which written content can be experienced audibly. Such innovations signal a shift in content interaction, making information consumption more versatile and dynamic.
Episode 38: How revolutionary is the latest in AI voice technology? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into this topic with Ammaar Reshi (https://x.com/ammaar), head of design at ElevenLabs and AI enthusiast who has made waves with his innovative AI projects.
In this episode, Ammaar takes us through the cutting-edge features of ElevenLabs, a platform revolutionizing content creation with AI-driven voice technology. From monetizing pre-recorded voices to producing multilingual content, and even generating music, explore how ElevenLabs is transforming how we create and consume audio content. They also delve into Ammaar’s background, discussing his transition from viral AI art to leading design at ElevenLabs, and the exciting developments on the horizon for AI in audio.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Discussing AI business tool with ElevenLabs.
(05:28) Co-founders initiated dubbing innovation for accessibility.
(07:52) Exploring ElevenLabs features, including iPhone app.
(10:47) Stability affects voice similarity and style.
(13:49) Browse library of diverse platform voice actors.
(17:37) Using ElevenLabs for quick sound effects.
(20:21) Anyone can build simple conversational AI agents.
(25:20) Mobile app empowers indie authors for self-publishing.
(31:40) GenFM: Realistic voices, 32 languages, mobile experience.
The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
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