#voice-cloning

[ follow ]
ai-technology
time.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Illness Took Away Her Voice. AI Created a Replica She Carries in Her Phone

AI voice-cloning technology can help individuals regain their voice after medical challenges. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Digital life

The terrifying rise of 'voice cloning' scams

Voice cloning using AI is a new form of deepfake emerging, increasingly used by hackers.
Voice cloning technology has become accessible and can be used by almost anyone, requiring only a five-minute audio clip for cloning. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Why some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices

AI voice clones are being used in video games to provide voices for characters, saving time and money on vocal recordings.
Professional actors have mixed reactions to AI voices, with some fearing they could replace human actors if big studios have their way. [ more ]
moreai-technology
Artificial intelligence
Futurism
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Country Star Who Can't Sing After Stroke Releases New Song Using AI

AI-generated voice allows Randy Travis to release new music post-stroke. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

AI voice scammers are posing as loved ones to steal your money - here's a foolproof trick to stop attacks

Request a safe word to thwart AI phone scams impersonating loved ones. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

My Journey Inside the Voice-Clone Factory

Users can clone their voices using ElevenLabs' AI technology, creating highly convincing voice replicas.
The advancement of AI voice technology raises concerns about the potential misuse and ethical implications of such capabilities. [ more ]
RAIN News
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Steve Goldstein: Navigating The Real Risks Of AI-Audio - RAIN News

AI tools enhance productivity for podcasters but raise concerns about misuse, copyright infringement, and ethical standards. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio but not always

Technological solutions for detecting AI-generated voices are evolving but not foolproof.
The implications of inaccuracies in voice clone detection software can have significant consequences like mislabeling real audios as fake or vice versa. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

It's very easy to steal someone's voice': how AI is affecting video game actors

AI technology in video games is advancing, enabling the cloning and altering of voices from text for characters and conversations.
Professional actors are grappling with concerns of AI reproducing their voices without permission, potentially devaluing their work. [ more ]
moreArtificial intelligence
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Tennessee Passes Law Protecting Musicians From AI Deepfakes | Entrepreneur

Tennessee passes ELVIS Act to protect musicians from AI deepfakes.
Deepfakes pose a threat to artists' voices and likenesses, prompting the need for legal protection. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned robocalls that use AI-generated voices, sending a clear message that the technology will not be exploited for scams or voter manipulation.
The ruling empowers the FCC to fine companies using AI voices, allows call recipients to file lawsuits, and enables state attorneys general to crack down on violators. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US FCC decides AI robocalls are most definitely illegal

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has declared AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under the existing Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
The ruling gives state attorneys general more power to pursue AI robocall operators, who can face fines of up to $1,500 per violation. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?

AI-powered audio-fakery is becoming increasingly powerful and convincing.
There are concerns about malicious uses of voice-cloning technology. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI startup went from zero to $1 billion in two years

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs has achieved unicorn status after raising $80 million in funding and being valued at over $1 billion.
ElevenLabs develops AI tools for creating synthetic voices across multiple languages and has clients such as The Washington Post. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

AI voice-cloning is supercharging the scamming of parents. But I've got a foolproof solution | Zoe Williams

Scammers are using voice cloning technology to trick parents into sending money by impersonating their children's voices.
Voice cloning technology can extract speech patterns from a sample and create realistic imitations of someone's voice. [ more ]
Ft
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI heralds the next generation of financial scams

Voice cloning is a new tool used by tricksters
It allows them to mimic someone's voice and use it for nefarious purposes [ more ]
wbm3124 months ago
The Battle for Biometric Privacy https://t.co/F29HmOxfsL
WIRED
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Battle for Biometric Privacy

Increased adoption of biometric surveillance systems in 2024 will lead to biometric identity theft and anti-surveillance innovations.
Voice and facial biometric cloning will be used for scams, targeting people's fears and emotions. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.10.24

Rates increase and clients look for more cost-effective firms, but eventually return to using established firms like Cravath.
The FTC is offering cash prizes for solutions to stop voice cloning. [ more ]
WIRED
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Battle for Biometric Privacy

Increased adoption of biometric surveillance systems in 2024 will lead to biometric identity theft and anti-surveillance innovations.
Voice and facial biometric cloning will be used for scams, targeting people's fears and emotions. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Conmen using increasingly sophisticated AI to scam people online, MPs told

Conmen are using AI technology, including voice cloning and deepfakes, to scam people online
Social media companies are accused of not doing enough to tackle fraudsters using AI
AI plays a significant role in online scams, with about 70% of bank frauds starting on social media [ more ]
[ Load more ]