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AI Technology Testing to Replace Human Voices in Podcasts
TLDR AI technology is being tested to mimic human voices in podcasts, with potential for creating synthetic versions of famous voices like Grimes and Robert Smith. This raises concerns about increased inequality in the music industry but also offers opportunities for up-and-coming artists.
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Artificial intelligence technology is being tested to potentially replace human voices in podcasts.
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Can a computer believably serve as the voice of Planet Money?
08:13
A computer program is being trained to mimic Robert Smith's voice using a new approach that requires less audio data, with strict terms and conditions in place to ensure ethical use.
11:49
Voice cloning technology has the potential to create synthetic versions of famous voices for commercial use, as demonstrated by Grimes allowing anyone to copy her voice using AI.
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AI technology has enabled the creation of 300 new Grimes songs in just 18 days, with potential for financial gain for the real Grimes.
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The use of AI voice cloning technology raises concerns about the potential for increased inequality in the music industry, but also offers opportunities for up-and-coming artists to leverage the fame of established musicians.
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Creating a voice avatar like synthetic Robert involves extensive training and fine-tuning of a computer model to generate accurate audio imitations, showcasing the complexity and responsibility associated with this AI technology.
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Synthetic Robert, a voice avatar created for a specific project, impresses the real Robert Smith with its accurate audio imitations and potential for future use in narrating tasks.
