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fromAcm
1 week ago

Unlocking the Potential of Arabic Voice-Generation Technologies

Voice-generation technology enables machines to synthesize human-like speech-text-to-speech (TTS)-revolutionizing digital communication by fostering more inclusive and accessible experiences. What began as simple robotic speech synthesis has evolved into highly sophisticated voice-cloning systems that can produce natural, coherent, expressive, and personalized voices using minimal data. These technologies empower individuals with cross-lingual communication through virtual agents, assist in overcoming visual or speech impairments or literacy challenges via assistive tools, and support educators and industries such as entertainment with creative content generation.
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fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Microsoft launches its first in-house AI models

Microsoft released MAI-Voice-1 for rapid speech generation and MAI-1-preview as a consumer-focused instruction-following model for Copilot text use cases.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A neural brain implant provides near instantaneous speech

"Our main goal is creating a flexible speech neuroprosthesis that enables a patient with paralysis to speak as fluently as possible, managing their own cadence, and be more expressive by letting them modulate their intonation," says Maitreyee Wairagkar, a neuroprosthetics researcher at UC Davis who led the study.
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