| Voice Cloning Technology Shocks Stephen Fry in New Documentary Acclaimed British actor, writer and comedian Stephen Fry recently found himself at the mercy of the latest artificial intelligence technology, as he was featured in a documentary that showcased the amazing new voice cloning technology. Fry was left in stunned disbelief when he heard a computer-generated clone of his own voice reading out explicit pornographic text. Voice cloning technology is an incredible advancement in AI that allows computers to generate voices that accurately mimic the speech patterns and personalities of real people. Using a person's pre-existing audio recordings, the computer can then generate speech that sounds just like them. In the documentary, Fry's reaction when he heard his voice clone reading out the pornographic text was disbelief. He exclaimed, "It could have me read porn!" As he had no prior knowledge of the text beforehand, Fry was unprepared for such a shock. Fry was fascinated by the technology, but admitted he was also slightly uncomfortable with the idea of a computer clone of himself being able to say whatever it was programmed to. This latest voice cloning technology serves as a warning about the dangers of the increasing development and use of AI. As technology advances, it is important to consider the implications this could have for our privacy and autonomy. Despite the potential dangers, this new technology could also be an exciting tool for creative and educational purposes in the future. |