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🔊 The Dawn of AI Voice Cloning: What Lies Ahead? ⌛It was only a matter of time before AI voice cloning technology evolved to a point where we can now have famous, deceased celebrities "read" content for us. While fascinating, this raises profound questions about the ethical and societal implications of such advancements. 🤖 My concerns are not limited to voice cloning alone. As we witness rapid strides in synthetic biology and robotics, the convergence of these technologies could lead to even more complex and potentially unsettling scenarios. Imagine a world where we can recreate not just the voices but the very personas of individuals from the past (and the present), blending AI with lifelike robotics. 👥 Imagine meeting an unsanctioned 3D digital version of yourself that sounds, looks & feels like you. The implications for identity, privacy, and the very essence of what it means to be human are immense. 🎥 For those interested in exploring these themes further, the Black Mirror episode "Be Right Back" offers a thought-provoking glimpse into such a future (https://lnkd.in/gFNtkmxN 2023 film Robots offers a more humorous take (https://lnkd.in/g8TDg4gQ). The future is exciting, but it also demands our vigilance and responsibility. #AIVoiceCloning #SyntheticBiology #Robotics #Innovation #Ethics

Let’s break down what #ElevenLabs has made involving the estates of these deceased #IconicVoices, so that they can “read” your favorite books, articles, etc. For those in #VFX, you should consider: if ElevenLabs has the estate agreeing to a voice model, you can bet your 🫏 that OpenAI is negotiating the LIKENESS for #Sora. It’s a killer use case, and insurance will be all over this like white on rice; as will #sagaftra and #iatse. Now you have a magic box that can digitally resurrect the dead, on command, to say and do whatever you want (within the limitations of the agreement, for now), which can then be modified into whatever medium (see below, for #Volkswagen example from 20+ years ago). OpenAI will demand a percentage premium of that, not some per-hour baseline charge, especially if they have exclusivity and work to make specific models as perfect of a simulacrum as they can. Throw in hours of motion capture from video, to gather performance nuances, gait, expressions, etc. The sky’s the limit when it comes to a simulation. What happens when we can perfect something that, 30 - 50 years from now, the human upon which one is based, conflates a sim with themselves? Did that give you chills? Imagine when present-day actors, who already bank their likeness, then license their likeness, so they can do commercials without breaking a contract or filming schedule (in another language, no less, in whatever hair, makeup, and costuming you can dream of for them). I can appreciate having who many consider one of the best actors of the last century read Shakespeare, as a selling point for their #GenAI #SaaS. However, ask any actor, or anyone who genuinely cares for the Arts, respond to the “reading” of #Shakespeare by such a thing. People think I’m a harsh critic? It’s going to be bereft of any feeling, because the AI isn’t going to understand what to emphasize and what not to. For example, the updated voices for #ChatGPT, from #OpenAI, also use Eleven Labs. I deeply question whether the AI understands what it’s reading with any more surface comprehension as it would give to a grocery list. Indeed, that’s part of the current challenge with these AI models, and much of the over-hyped, over-reaching discussions on #xrisk. The voice model could just be a stochastic model that sounds fine for everyday conversation, but it’s *not* built for #IambicPentameter, because who speaks in metered poetry all day long? For Olivier, they likely have trained it for this specific consideration. Having used ElevenLabs myself, I know it’s possible to remap a voice with another model, so Judy Garland could deliver Shakespeare like Olivier. Here’s a 12m masterclass clip of #IanMcKellan dissecting Shakespeare so brilliantly, I struggle to consider a better example: https://lnkd.in/gN9Sn56F AI is not reflecting on Shakespeare the way McKellan is, not presently anyway. Volkswagen’s digital resurrection of Gene Kelly: https://lnkd.in/gzWB4N3s

Here is a great example of what I call an "ethically-sourced AI clone", where there is a real, consenting person (or estate) behind it, who has control over how their AI assets are being used -with compensation, as appropriate. It's also critical that AI clones are transparent. This can be explicit or implicit, depending on the demands of the context. In the case of ElevenLabs' "Iconic Voices" product, that resurrects the voices of deceased talent, it is contextually understood that they did not really say these things. In light of certain AI music companies currently being sued for use artists' assets without license, this launch is especially well-timed, and puts Elevenlabs in the bucket of companies that big brands will want to - and that will be allowed - to work with. Companies that set these legal, ethical precedents will help shape the new compliance standards for the age of AI, and position themselves well. Doing it the right way is not just good for people, but good for business.

Hear Einstein Explain Relativity: AI Brings Icons to Life ElevenLabs’ new feature lets you hear text in famous voices. Imagine: Personal Benefits: • Learning from the greats: History lessons in the voices of historical figures • Deeper connections: Your favorite books narrated by their authors • Emotional support: Comforting messages in a loved one’s voice This technology offers a more immersive and personal way to consume content. How do you see yourself using this feature? #AIVoice #PersonalizedContent #FutureOfTech

How you start your day plays a big part in how your day goes. I start The Day by journaling about the kind of day I plan to have, what I want to accomplish, and the person I want to be. I highly recommend the app Day One (dayoneapp. com). As a matter of fact, they just interviewed me on their blog. This gives you more insight into how and why I journal. https://lnkd.in/dQD4WQwT #success #personaldevelopment #journaling #onedaysuccess

In a world where voices are often silenced by fear, doubt, and past experiences, it's time to reclaim your power and express your true self. My book, Does My Voice Matter?, now available on the Uptime app, takes you on a journey of self-discovery and authenticity. 🔗 Check it out on the Uptime app: https://lnkd.in/gkuekshB

In a world where voices are often silenced by fear, doubt, and past experiences, it's time to reclaim your power and express your true self. My book, Does My Voice Matter?, now available on the Uptime app, takes you on a journey of self-discovery and authenticity. 🔗 Check it out on the Uptime app: https://lnkd.in/ggEXZC_X

Very Recently due to lack of time , I have started reading books from #Blinklist. The analytics shows that I kind of manage to read well :) What the app serves? 1. This app summarises the key points of each chapters from the book you select. 2. Each book takes approximate of 16-17 mins to complete it. 3. The app offers plethora of books and categories. 4. The app provisions reading and audibility both. 5. The premium membership cost is nominal to suffice your reading hunger. Who can be benefitted? 1. Someone who wants to read more books but has lack of time. 2. Someone who is exploring in the categories which they had never done before 3. Someone who is on budget to buy books and can make a decision post reading from blinklist. #blinklist #besttime #metime Please note: If you are a bookworm who loves to smell the pages of new books and enjoy reading, its not for you

📚 Bookgital: Reading Without Negativity The Bookgital app allows you to instil a love for reading in your children effortlessly. We've taken care to ensure that your child not only reads but also comprehends the material – at the end of each passage, the app will ask them questions about the content. If the answers are incorrect, the app will suggest rereading the passage. And what about parents? You can monitor your child's progress in the app and precisely know how much time they've spent reading, how many passages they've absorbed, and how many questions they've answered correctly. #EdTech #EducationalTechnology #InteractiveLearning #Technology #Bookgital

To those of you who are doing any last minute shopping on Amazon to ensure delivery before the holidays -- here is an 'eye opening' snapshot of how sponsored links are breaking the Amazon shopping experience when using a screen reader. Continuing our mission to bring awareness to real-world accessibility, we're creating these vignettes (calling them "A11y App Review") - not to shame but to highlight and show how small issues can cause huge barriers to everyday experiences. Would love to hear what you think and if this format is useful and relatable! #inclusivedesign #a11y #digitalaccessibility