ElevenLabs AI Voice-Generating Platform Raises $19M & Launches AI Detection Tool
Jun 21, 2023
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ElevenLabs, an AI voice-generating platform, secured $19M in funding and launched an AI Detection Tool. They discuss the features of their platform, including voice cloning and verification measures. The podcast explores the future of AI-generated content and the potential role of ElevenLabs in revolutionizing text-to-audio with voice cloning tools.
ElevenLabs has raised $19M in funding for their AI voice-generating platform, and they have launched an AI Detection Tool to address concerns of voice cloning and potential misuse.
11 Labs plans to expand into specific market verticals such as publishing, gaming, entertainment, and conversational applications, revolutionizing the text-to-audio industry with their groundbreaking technology.
Deep dives
11 Labs: A Revolutionary AI Tool for Text-to-Audio Generation
11 Labs is an impressive AI platform that allows users to generate high-quality audio from text. What sets them apart is their AI voice trainer, which enables users to input their own voice recordings and train an AI model based on it. With a recent Series A funding round of $19 million, led by industry giants like Nat Friedman and Andreessen Horowitz, 11 Labs plans to expand into specific market verticals such as publishing, gaming, entertainment, and conversational applications. Their unique offering of realistic AI-generated voices has attracted over 1 million users, and they have implemented measures to prevent voice cloning abuse.
Addressing Concerns and Ensuring AI Transparency
While 11 Labs has faced some controversy surrounding voice cloning and potential misuse, they have taken steps to address these concerns. They now offer the voice cloning feature exclusively to paying customers, requiring credit card verification to deter spammers and provide accountability. Additionally, the company has introduced an AI voice detection tool to identify content created by their platform. Looking ahead, the CEO envisions a future where AI-generated content is labeled and transparent to users, similar to how sponsored posts are disclosed on social media.
The Impact and Future of 11 Labs
With their groundbreaking technology, 11 Labs is poised to revolutionize the text-to-audio industry. Their platform's capabilities extend beyond basic text-to-audio conversion, allowing users to create long-form spoken content and enabling applications in audio book creation, voice characters in video games, and supporting the visually impaired. With a rapidly expanding user base and ongoing product development, 11 Labs is well-positioned to lead the industry in AI transparency and redefine the way text-to-audio conversion is done.
Join us as we dive into the innovative world of ElevenLabs, who recently secured a whopping $19M in funding for their trailblazing AI voice-generating platform. We'll also explore their newly launched AI Detection Tool, set to revolutionize the AI landscape.