| Media 'Voice Clone' Technology Leaves Many Unhappy with Their Artificial Intelligence-Created Voices Many of us dream of having a voice double, but there's something unnerving about trusting an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to replicate our vocal cords. Thanks to a form of technology called 'voice cloning', people can now create computer-generated replicas of their own voices. Unfortunately, the results often leave much to be desired. We're all familiar with the robotic, soulless voices that come with AI-driven applications, such as virtual assistants. But with 'voice cloning', artificial intelligence can serve up a somewhat more natural-sounding version of our own voice. The technology uses audio recordings of the subject's own words to create a convincing human-sounding replica. The potential applications of 'voice clone' technology are endless, from voice interfaces on our smart devices to personalized virtual assistants for our homes. But it seems many people are less than impressed with the end result. Not only does the cloned voice sound unnatural, but it also fails to capture the nuances of our own vocal cords. In the end, many people are likely to remain unsatisfied with the results of voice cloning. For now, AI-generated voices simply don't have the same warmth and subtlety as our own. So, if you're looking for an exact copy of your voice, you may just have to be content with a robotic facsimile. |