ElevenLabs is a startup focused on AI voice cloning and text-to-speech APIs, recently announcing a new feature that allows users to build complete conversational AI agents. Users can now customize various parameters of the conversational agent, such as voice tone and response length, according to their needs on ElevenLabs' developer platform. Previously, ElevenLabs mainly offered various voice and text-to-speech services. The company's growth director, Sam Sklar, stated that...

According to AI media outlet 'Digital Life Kazek', WeChat Official Accounts have quietly rolled out a new feature - AI Voice Cloning, aimed at enhancing users' reading experience. This update is reflected in version 2.29.1 of the official accounts, allowing users to read articles in their own voice, greatly enhancing content personalization. Users can find the 'Reading Voice' option in the backend settings to create their own unique voice. The process of creating a voice is relatively simple; users just need to read a piece of text on the spot, and the system will quickly perform voice cloning.

Google officially launched the new Gemini application on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the smart voice assistant field. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri also indicates an intensifying competition in this area. As an upgraded version of Bard released by Google in 2023, Gemini is

Recently, Google launched a new AI voice assistant, Gemini Live, which allows users to engage in more natural conversations and supports 10 languages. Initially, Gemini Live was only available to paying users, but now all iOS and Android users can download and use it for free. Users can experience smoother human-machine interaction through the application, breaking the limitations of traditional voice assistants. One of the features of Gemini Live is its ability to conduct multi-turn conversations.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has recently signed a landmark agreement with the AI voice company Ethovox, setting clear regulations for the AI application of actor voice data. This agreement not only provides a reliable framework for the entertainment industry’s use of AI technology but also establishes new standards for protecting actors' rights. According to the agreement, actors will receive dual revenue guarantees: an upfront payment for voice recordings and ongoing revenue sharing from the application of AI voice models. More importantly, any use of voice data requires consent.

The research team at Tsinghua University recently released a mobile sound source simulation platform named SonicSim, aiming to address the current data scarcity in the field of voice processing for mobile sound source scenarios. This platform is built on the Habitat-sim simulation platform, capable of realistically simulating real-world acoustic environments, providing higher quality data support for the training and evaluation of voice separation and enhancement models. Existing voice separation and enhancement datasets are mostly based on static sound sources, which are inadequate for the needs of mobile sound source scenarios.

This is an AI voice note application I've been using recently—NotesGPT, and I highly recommend it to everyone! It has completely transformed the way I record and organize information, saving me a lot of time and significantly boosting my efficiency. Rather than calling it software, it’s more of an AI assistant that enhances productivity. Key features and advantages of NotesGPT: Accurate Voice Transcription: NotesGPT has exceptional voice recognition capabilities, with a high transcription accuracy rate, maintaining good recognition results even in noisy environments.

Healthcare AI company Suki announced that it has successfully raised $70 million in new funding. This funding will be used for the development of its products, including an AI-driven voice assistant designed for clinical practitioners. Caption note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from provider Midjourney. Suki's founder and CEO Punit Soni stated, "The demand for AI in the healthcare industry is growing, and we are proud to offer a fully functional solution that seamlessly interoperates with existing tools."

During the National Day holiday, an amusing incident went viral online—Lei Jun's AI voice suddenly became popular! The founder of Xiaomi must have silently thought: 'This guy is definitely messing around!' Various users grabbed this AI tool to create 'Lei Jun's Sharp Reviews' videos, which are not just funny but also filled with many curses. It felt like being chased and cursed at by Lei Jun throughout the holiday. Recently, a wave of parody videos featuring Lei Jun's voice has emerged on short video platforms, entertaining many viewers.

Recently, a shocking case of AI voice cloning fraud has drawn widespread attention, highlighting the significant risks associated with this technology. Jay Shuster, a well-known consumer protection lawyer, nearly fell victim to this high-tech scam when the fraudster used AI to imitate Jay's voice, claiming he had been arrested for drunk driving and urgently needed $30,000 in 'bail money.' Astonishingly, the scammer was able to create a convincing voice clone using just 15 seconds of TV interview audio. Despite Jay having previously warned his family to be cautious of such scams, they still...

Shenzhen Riecho Technology Co., Ltd. recently issued a statement confirming that the audio portion of the audiovisual materials circulated on September 16 was cloned by the suspect using its self-developed Reecho AI voice generation model platform. The audio is derived from a live broadcast segment by Lu. The company has initiated an internal review mechanism to strengthen user identity authentication and audio generation security management to ensure the lawful and compliant use of the technology. Reecho stated that as a startup team established less than a year ago, we are committed to frontier technologies in audio and anthropomorphic artificial intelligence.

In today's rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, voice synthesis and transformation technologies are evolving at an extraordinary pace, providing us with incredibly realistic and natural audio experiences. However, these technological advancements also bring potential security risks, particularly as 'voice cloning' technology could be exploited by malicious individuals, threatening personal privacy and social stability. In response to this challenge, the Intelligent System Security Laboratory of Zhejiang University and Tsinghua University have joined forces to launch a revolutionary audio forgery detection framework - SafeEar. This framework not only efficiently detects forged audio but also ensures privacy protection during the detection process.

The Beijing Internet Court has recently adjudicated a landmark case, marking the first case in the country involving AI-generated voice personality rights infringement. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, AI voices, images, and videos have begun to appear widely, leading to an increasing number of legal issues.

Recently, researchers from UCLA and Amazon conducted an in-depth analysis of the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). They systematically differentiated between inductive and deductive reasoning for the first time, exploring the degree of challenge each poses to AI systems. Inductive reasoning refers to deriving general principles from specific observations, while deductive reasoning involves applying general rules to specific cases. The aim of the study is to understand which reasoning capability presents more challenges for large language models.

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice and a remarkable career spanning over sixty years, is well-remembered for his roles as Mufasa in 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader in the 'Star Wars' series. Jones, a Tony Award winner for 'The Great White Hope' and 'Fences', had his voice replicated through AI technology to recreate classic characters, raising discussions within the industry regarding the use of AI and the rights of voice actors. This decision has led to a strike initiated by SAG-AFTRA performers, concerned about the potential for AI to replace their jobs.

Salesforce has acquired the AI voice assistant startup Tenyx to enhance the interactivity of its customer service system and meet user needs through a natural and smooth conversational experience. Tenyx's technology has been applied in various fields such as e-commerce, healthcare, and hospitality, and will become an essential part of Salesforce's customer service system. The transaction is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024, with the Tenyx team joining Salesforce to continue product development. The acquisition aims to leverage AI fully.

LG will showcase its first smart home hub ThinQ ON at the IFA 2024 technology fair. This hub integrates artificial intelligence technology, allowing it to connect and control LG appliances and third-party devices, supporting Thread, Matter, and Wi-Fi. The ThinQ ON features a compact and rounded design, doubling as a smart speaker with an integrated LG AI voice assistant that can understand natural language, interpret context, and learn user preferences to provide a personalized experience. The device is powered by a self-developed AI chipset and supports Matter certification.