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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Intro

6min

Exploring Instant Voice Cloning and Its Implications

3min

Navigating the Legal and Ethical Landscape of AI Voice Technology

2min

Exploring the Future of AI Voice Technology in Film

2min

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has accelerated dealmaking in the US, and US president Joe Biden’s son has agreed to plead guilty to tax and firearm possession charges. Plus, the FT’s Madhumita Murgia visited an AI voice technology start-up to explain some of its applications and risks.

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Katie McMurran, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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