OpenAI announces ‘Voice Engine’ to create human voices
0OpenAI announces ‘Voice Engine’ to create human voices
OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking AI platform, Voice Engine, capable of replicating human voices in multiple languages with just a 15-second recording. Following the success of ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Sora, the Microsoft-backed company has entered the realm of sound, specifically human speech. However, due to ethical and legal considerations, the new AI engine is being kept under wraps, and internet users may not be able to subscribe to it.
Voice Engine, currently in its beta testing phase, can recreate human voices from a brief recording and speak any text prompt in the recreated voice. Remarkably, the text prompt doesn't need to be in the speaker's native language. This means a native English speaker could communicate in Spanish, French, Chinese, or many other languages through Voice Engine.
Recognizing the potential misuse of such technology, OpenAI is exploring multiple safety measures, such as watermarks and controls that prevent the creation of certain individuals' voices. The company's product manager, Jeff Harris, has stated that there are no immediate plans to monetize the technology. Instead, its primary purpose is to aid people who have lost their voices due to illness or accident.
Currently, Voice Engine is accessible only to a select group of businesses. The platform's limited availability raises concerns about the broader implications of an AI tool that can replicate human voices in multiple languages from a short recording.
While AI has already been used to create convincing deep fake images and videos, and to mimic human voices for fraudulent activities, Voice Engine could potentially take this to a new level. In the wrong hands, it could be used to impersonate politicians, celebrities, journalists, and other prominent figures, leading to the spread of misinformation or propaganda. It could also compromise security systems that rely on voice authentication.
Therefore, OpenAI is likely to heavily regulate and censor the Voice Engine platform, implementing stringent safety checks and smart digital locks to prevent misuse. Despite the safety and ethical concerns, Voice Engine could be a boon to film and web-series producers, as well as the educational and entertainment fields, by facilitating dubbing and localization.
Discover the future of voice technology with OpenAI's Voice Engine. Stay tuned for updates on its availability and potential applications in various industries.