Consumer Reports calls out poor AI voice-cloning safeguardsMany AI voice cloning companies lack consumer protection safeguards.Research shows potential violations of existing laws.Voice cloning has legitimate uses but also risks misuse.
Simulated Musk, Zuckerberg voices are speaking from hacked crosswalk buttonsAI-cloned voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were used to spoof crosswalk signals in California.
Zypher's speech model can clone your voice with 5s of audioZyphra's new TTS models can clone voices using just five seconds of audio.
Consumer Reports calls out poor AI voice-cloning safeguardsMany AI voice cloning companies lack consumer protection safeguards.Research shows potential violations of existing laws.Voice cloning has legitimate uses but also risks misuse.
Simulated Musk, Zuckerberg voices are speaking from hacked crosswalk buttonsAI-cloned voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were used to spoof crosswalk signals in California.
Zypher's speech model can clone your voice with 5s of audioZyphra's new TTS models can clone voices using just five seconds of audio.
How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC NewsFraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.
AI voice-cloning scams: A persistent threat with limited guardrailsVoice cloning scams are increasing rapidly, becoming more believable and sophisticated, posing risks to individuals and corporations alike.
How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC NewsFraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.
AI voice-cloning scams: A persistent threat with limited guardrailsVoice cloning scams are increasing rapidly, becoming more believable and sophisticated, posing risks to individuals and corporations alike.
Consumer Reports finds popular voice cloning tools lack safeguards | TechCrunchVoice cloning tools lack sufficient safeguards against fraud and abuse, posing ethical risks.
This Week in AI: It's shockingly easy to make a Kamala Harris deepfake | TechCrunchThe ease of creating deepfakes using generative AI poses significant risks for disinformation.
Scarlett Johansson Disgusted by AI-Generated Video of Her Condemning Kanye WestScarlett Johansson highlights the dangers of AI misuse in exacerbating hate speech, following her experience with AI-generated content and voice cloning.
If you can't trust the voice of David Attenborough, what can you trust?AI-generated voice cloning poses a serious threat to trust and authenticity in communication.
Consumer Reports finds popular voice cloning tools lack safeguards | TechCrunchVoice cloning tools lack sufficient safeguards against fraud and abuse, posing ethical risks.
This Week in AI: It's shockingly easy to make a Kamala Harris deepfake | TechCrunchThe ease of creating deepfakes using generative AI poses significant risks for disinformation.
Scarlett Johansson Disgusted by AI-Generated Video of Her Condemning Kanye WestScarlett Johansson highlights the dangers of AI misuse in exacerbating hate speech, following her experience with AI-generated content and voice cloning.
If you can't trust the voice of David Attenborough, what can you trust?AI-generated voice cloning poses a serious threat to trust and authenticity in communication.
Voice cloning of political figures is still easy as pie | TechCrunchFaked audio and video of political figures could impact the 2024 election; AI companies show little pushback against voice cloning as seen in a study.
2 out of 3 Americans cannot distinguish AI voices from real voicesAmericans struggle to distinguish between AI and human voices, leading to significant concerns about AI voice cloning and its societal implications.
A year later, OpenAI still hasn't released its voice cloning tool | TechCrunchOpenAI's Voice Engine, an AI voice-cloning tool, remains in limited preview amid concerns of misuse and regulatory scrutiny.
UK startup launches 'world's first' AI deepfake-detecting browserSurf Security has developed a browser feature that detects AI-generated deepfakes with up to 98% accuracy.
Illness Took Away Her Voice. AI Created a Replica She Carries in Her PhoneAI voice-cloning technology can help individuals regain their voice after medical challenges.
Exclusive: ElevenLabs has raised a new round at $3B+ valuation led by ICONIQ Growth, sources sayElevenLabs raises $250 million in Series C funding, reflecting a surge in demand for AI voice technology and growth in the industry.
Voice cloning of political figures is still easy as pie | TechCrunchFaked audio and video of political figures could impact the 2024 election; AI companies show little pushback against voice cloning as seen in a study.
2 out of 3 Americans cannot distinguish AI voices from real voicesAmericans struggle to distinguish between AI and human voices, leading to significant concerns about AI voice cloning and its societal implications.
A year later, OpenAI still hasn't released its voice cloning tool | TechCrunchOpenAI's Voice Engine, an AI voice-cloning tool, remains in limited preview amid concerns of misuse and regulatory scrutiny.
UK startup launches 'world's first' AI deepfake-detecting browserSurf Security has developed a browser feature that detects AI-generated deepfakes with up to 98% accuracy.
Illness Took Away Her Voice. AI Created a Replica She Carries in Her PhoneAI voice-cloning technology can help individuals regain their voice after medical challenges.
Exclusive: ElevenLabs has raised a new round at $3B+ valuation led by ICONIQ Growth, sources sayElevenLabs raises $250 million in Series C funding, reflecting a surge in demand for AI voice technology and growth in the industry.
The Brutalist, AI, and Oscar Campaign SkullduggeryUsing AI in filmmaking is increasingly controversial, especially following reactions to its use in The Brutalist.
The Nine AI Stories That Defined 2024AI is rapidly advancing, opening up new possibilities and challenges in various fields, notably mathematics and communication.
The Brutalist and Emilia Perez's voice-cloning controversies make AI the new awards season battlegroundAI is starting to play a critical role in enhancing actor performances, raising ethical questions in the movie industry during awards season.
AI phone scam targets Italian business leaders including Giorgio ArmaniSeveral prominent Italian figures fell victim to a sophisticated AI-based scam posing as the defense minister.
'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'AI voice cloning can threaten the livelihoods of voice-over artists, as experienced by a couple whose voices were cloned without consent.
The Brutalist, AI, and Oscar Campaign SkullduggeryUsing AI in filmmaking is increasingly controversial, especially following reactions to its use in The Brutalist.
The Nine AI Stories That Defined 2024AI is rapidly advancing, opening up new possibilities and challenges in various fields, notably mathematics and communication.
The Brutalist and Emilia Perez's voice-cloning controversies make AI the new awards season battlegroundAI is starting to play a critical role in enhancing actor performances, raising ethical questions in the movie industry during awards season.
AI phone scam targets Italian business leaders including Giorgio ArmaniSeveral prominent Italian figures fell victim to a sophisticated AI-based scam posing as the defense minister.
'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'AI voice cloning can threaten the livelihoods of voice-over artists, as experienced by a couple whose voices were cloned without consent.
HierSpeech++: All the Amazing Things It Could Do | HackerNoonHierSpeech++ achieves high-quality zero-shot speech synthesis with a structured framework and improved inference speed, using minimal datasets.The model shows potential for versatile applications, including voice cloning and emotion-controllable speech synthesis.
A Deeper Look at Speech Super-Resolution | HackerNoonSpeechSR improves speech super-resolution by upsampling from 16 kHz to 48 kHz with superior performance and efficiency over existing models.
HierSpeech++: All the Amazing Things It Could Do | HackerNoonHierSpeech++ achieves high-quality zero-shot speech synthesis with a structured framework and improved inference speed, using minimal datasets.The model shows potential for versatile applications, including voice cloning and emotion-controllable speech synthesis.
A Deeper Look at Speech Super-Resolution | HackerNoonSpeechSR improves speech super-resolution by upsampling from 16 kHz to 48 kHz with superior performance and efficiency over existing models.
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Build an AI Influencer Clone on WhatsApp in Just 30 MinutesAI personas can automate WhatsApp interactions, enhancing engagement without constant user presence.
Build an AI Influencer Clone on WhatsApp in Just 30 MinutesAI personas enhance WhatsApp interactions by personalizing responses and automating communication.
Watch Microsoft Teams Interpreter AI Translate in Real-Time | EntrepreneurMicrosoft is introducing an AI feature that translates voices in real-time during Teams meetings, preserving voice characteristics.
You'll soon be able to clone your voice to speak other languages in TeamsMicrosoft's new voice cloning tool in Teams allows real-time language translation using the user's own voice.
Watch Microsoft Teams Interpreter AI Translate in Real-Time | EntrepreneurMicrosoft is introducing an AI feature that translates voices in real-time during Teams meetings, preserving voice characteristics.
You'll soon be able to clone your voice to speak other languages in TeamsMicrosoft's new voice cloning tool in Teams allows real-time language translation using the user's own voice.
Fla. pol targeted in elaborate AI 'car crash' scam - which almost fooled his dad into forking over $35KAI voice-cloning scams can convincingly impersonate loved ones, leading to significant financial risk and emotional trauma.The use of cryptocurrency in scams can be a red flag for potential victims.
Don't fall for AI scams cloning cops' voices, police warnAI technology is enhancing the credibility of scams, allowing scammers to impersonate police and other officials more convincingly.
Bank Warns AI Voice Cloning Scams Are Out of Control | EntrepreneurAI voice cloning scams are a significant threat to social media users.Many are unaware of the risks posed by AI voice cloning.Implementing a safe phrase can help verify identity during calls.
Fla. pol targeted in elaborate AI 'car crash' scam - which almost fooled his dad into forking over $35KAI voice-cloning scams can convincingly impersonate loved ones, leading to significant financial risk and emotional trauma.The use of cryptocurrency in scams can be a red flag for potential victims.
Don't fall for AI scams cloning cops' voices, police warnAI technology is enhancing the credibility of scams, allowing scammers to impersonate police and other officials more convincingly.
Bank Warns AI Voice Cloning Scams Are Out of Control | EntrepreneurAI voice cloning scams are a significant threat to social media users.Many are unaware of the risks posed by AI voice cloning.Implementing a safe phrase can help verify identity during calls.
Amazon's Audiobook Narrators Can Now Make Their Own AI Voice ClonesAudible is trialing AI-generated voice clones for audiobooks, aiming to expand its catalog while maintaining some control over narrations.
It's becoming alarmingly easy to create audio deepfakes of Biden and TrumpGenerative AI tools can spoof voices of key political figures, posing a threat to election integrity globally.
Clockwise #555: I Lie to Myself - Relay FMThe episode discusses topics such as multitasking on iPads, AI usage, email apps, and voice cloning experiments.
AI voice scammers are posing as loved ones to steal your money - here's a foolproof trick to stop attacksRequest a safe word to thwart AI phone scams impersonating loved ones.
Country Star Who Can't Sing After Stroke Releases New Song Using AIAI-generated voice allows Randy Travis to release new music post-stroke.
My Journey Inside the Voice-Clone FactoryUsers 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.
Steve Goldstein: Navigating The Real Risks Of AI-Audio - RAIN NewsAI tools enhance productivity for podcasters but raise concerns about misuse, copyright infringement, and ethical standards.
AI goes to Hollywood: James Dean, Judy Garland and other stars will read to you now - for freeElevenLabs introduced an Iconic Voices feature for its Reader app, allowing users to listen to text using famous voices like Judy Garland and James Dean.