| 1. Secretary-General Launches UN High-Level Initiative to Utilize Voice Cloning Technology At a press conference held today at the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled a new High-Level Initiative to utilize voice cloning technology. The initiative aims to deliver a robust platform for human interaction across the different UN agencies, as well as to enable individuals to foster more meaningful engagement. Utilizing voice cloning technology, the Initiative will enable people to engage with UN agencies in a way that is both personal and efficient. Guterres explained that incorporating the technology into the UN’s infrastructure will help to reduce the reliance on physical contact between people and create stronger bonds with citizens and advocates around the world. He added that the UN is committed to using the most advanced tools available to ensure that all citizens have access to information and services. Voice cloning technology allows for voices to be recreated from scratch and then used for various projects, including acting, automated customer service, language learning and more. This technology has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more businesses utilizing it as part of their customer service. The Secretary-General also noted that this technology will be used to help spread awareness about the UN’s goals and values, while also helping to create and sustain a more equitable and secure world for all. He concluded the press conference by stating that this initiative is a major step forward in making the UN a more accessible and interactive institution. |