OpenAI Unveils Voice Engine but Pauses on Risky Voice Cloning Tech 🎙️
Hey tech enthusiasts! 📣 OpenAI just shook the AI world again! They've unveiled their new Voice Engine technology that can clone a person's voice with just 15 seconds of audio. 😲 Imagine hearing your favorite artist or even your own voice replicated by AI! Sounds futuristic, right?
But here's the catch: OpenAI is hitting the brakes on releasing this tech to the public due to safety concerns. 🚫💬 They're aware of the potential risks, especially with elections around the corner. \"We recognize that generating speech that resembles people's voices has serious risks, which are especially top of mind in an election year,\" OpenAI stated. 🗳️
Recently, in New Hampshire, authorities are investigating robocalls that used AI-generated voices mimicking President Joe Biden. 😱 Talk about misuse! OpenAI wants to prevent such scenarios before they become widespread.
While some startups are already offering voice-cloning services, OpenAI is taking a more cautious route. They've allowed early testers to try out Voice Engine under strict agreements not to impersonate others without consent and to always disclose the AI-generated nature of the voices. 🤝
So, what's next for OpenAI? With a trademark application filed for Voice Engine, they're likely gearing up to dive into the speech recognition and digital voice assistant arena. 🤖 Could this be a game-changer challenging the likes of Alexa? Only time will tell! ⏳
Stay tuned, amigos, for more updates on how AI is reshaping our world! 🌐
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OpenAI unveils Voice Engine, without releasing risky AI clone tech
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