TECH - New AI Tool From ChatGPT Creators Can Clone Your Voice In 15 Seconds | Benzinga
OpenAI has unveiled a voice-cloning technology that can replicate a person’s voice with just 15 seconds of audio input.
What Happened: OpenAI, a company backed by Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), has introduced a voice-cloning technology that requires only 15 seconds of audio material to imitate a person’s voice, OpenAI revealed in its blog post. The technology, known as Voice Engine, can produce “emotive and realistic” speech that closely resembles the original speaker.
OpenAI has emphasized the need for a “cautious and informed approach to a broader release due to the potential for synthetic voice misuse.” The company is seeking to initiate a discussion on the responsible deployment of synthetic voices and how society can adapt to these new capabilities.
The technology has raised concerns about potential misuse, including voice cloning for fraudulent activities and its impact on the livelihoods of voice actors. However, OpenAI also highlights positive applications, such as providing reading assistance to non-readers and children, instant translation of videos ...