New Microsoft software will soon be able toclone anyone’s voiceby just listening to a three-second audio example.
Experts say the technology raises a host of security and privacy issues.
Text-to-Speech
Microsoft researchers say their new system, called VALL-E, can be used for text-to-speech applications.
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Many applications are built into standard software like Google Docs that will read documents aloud.
That’s both very impressive and somewhat disturbing."
Resemble AIis one company that uses artificial intelligence to power its voice cloning technology.
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“The ability to clone a voice can be used for nefarious purposes, such as impersonation and fraud.
It’s important for companies developing this technology to consider and address these potential privacy concerns.”
He added that the technology might make it impossible to distinguish real from fake recordings.
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“This technology could be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands.
Keeping Your Voice Your Own
Protecting against voice copying technologies like VALL-E could be a challenge.
