FT News Briefing The trials and tribulations of AI voice tech
Jun 21, 2023
Madhumita Murgia, the FT's AI editor, delves into the intriguing world of AI voice technology. She explores fascinating innovations like instant voice cloning that can mimic human emotions, along with the ethical quagmires of scams and deepfakes. The discussion also highlights the challenges of copyright and privacy in this rapidly evolving field. Murgia takes a look at its groundbreaking applications in film, including synthetic voices for movies, raising important legal and ethical questions about the future of entertainment.
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One-Voice Horror Films
- Madhumita Murgia recounts Polish-dubbed horror films where one voice actor played all roles.
- This anecdote inspired Mati Staniszewski to co-found Eleven Labs, an AI voice company.
AI Voice Tech Potential
- AI voice technology like Eleven Labs mimics voices and creates new ones from text.
- This improves dubbing and offers potential for audiobooks and customer service but carries risks.
Murgia's Voice Test
- Madhumita Murgia tested Eleven Labs' software with her voice, noting accent imperfections but good intonation/pacing.
- The software captures emotions based on text meaning, a key feature for commercial applications.