AI Voice Cloning Software is Out of Control 😳

AI Voice cloning software is getting extremely good, so good, that it's starting to get dangerous and we need to talk about this. There are PROs and CONs to this kind of tech, and I'd love to hear what you think:

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[MikeRussell]

Thanks Pat! This is an incredible topic close to my heart. I hear your cons but was delighted to hear the pros you presented which, I feel, far outweigh any downsides. Another pro that is especially important for creators like us is that you can use your voice clone and translate into different languages. Your content can truly reach a global audience now - all thanks to AI dubbing. That's a feature available right now in ElevenLabs so well worth checking out!

[alexanderlyon]

The words "every bite" at 1:30 and "taste" at 1:32 even had what sounded like a microphone pop! That's wild.

[GaryStockton]

As a person who loves to do voiceovers, it’s something I feel threatened by. Deep fakes are also a concern.

[davidroyale]

In my case, I am a latin american creator, and I spend a lot of time doing voiceovers after scripting my gameplay videos, which takes a lot of time for me as my first language is not English. If I can slow down this time by voice cloning, I can spend more time delivering videos to my channel.

[Cyber_Kriss]

We live in dangerous times indeed... The potential of these technologies is terrifying.

[TeebeeJ]

You can use this to narrate a book with its different characters using different voices...That would be Awesome!

[goingsolointhegarden]

So no problem getting a confession for that crime you didn't commit... This is beyond scary.

[Diahadley]

"I have mixed feelings about this issue. As an industry professional in animation, I'm concerned about the impact it will have. On one hand, I see how voice over technology can help people communicate with others in real-time, even if they speak different languages. However, on the other hand, I'm worried about its misuse and the job losses it might cause for voice-over artists. Big studios that own certain characters could potentially use this technology, which could lead to replacing human voice actors in animated films with AI. This would be a sad day for me, as I think it would take away much of the artistry that goes into animation. Ultimately, I think this issue comes down to whether people prefer humans to do the work or whether they prefer AI. But here's the irony. I've been using Grammarly extensively to fix my spelling and other writing issues. It now has an AI feature that can rewrite things to improve your writing. I'm using it to help me write this post better. :(

[GideonShalwick]

Yeah it ain't going away - that is for sure.

So we are only left with how we can best work WITH it!

I think we may need to be super flexible with our expectations here... while sticking firmly to our core (human) principles.

I love the idea of "augmented AI", where we use AI to augment and improve what we are already doing as humans. And I am not quite at the point where I want to watch videos completely made by AI lol! Not sure I will ever get there... unless perhaps we get proof that AI becomes conscious and has a soul!

But then again... it might be hard to prove that for humans even!

[tomkent]

Did you use the Pro clone version? I've never been able to get a realistic clone voice on the Instant Voice setting.

[ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Okay, the intro to this video is ridiculous! Had to watch it twice. When I closed my eyes, I could hear that isn't Pat but if I wasn't paying close attention, I would be fooled. Oh my goodness!

[nancygagnon]

To have an idea of having the option to hear and feel someone who died, you can watch Black Mirror S02 E01 Be right back ! Very interesting !

[TomTheEnglishPicker]

For me the worry is it’s like the dna services, if you upload your voice, what’s the data protection like for them .

[thehangingparsiple]

OpenAI have unveiled one that takes just 15 seconds to replicate your voice. It's being kept 'under wraps' from the general public (!?!) until such a time as voice verification is phased out for things like banking. Also, they're looking at guidelines which make it impossible to replicate voices similar to celebrities or political leaders. I can't see how that would work, or even help prevent misuse...in fact, I don't see the point of it at all

[jillymonson]

From the Desk of Amy Suto showcased this stuff a couple months ago. Her audio book, podcast, etc - none of it is really her, but it sounds JUST like her!

[kendalchen]

This is the first video I am watching on the subject (I just found it) and my initial thought is that it is potentially dystopian and terrifying, although as you say in the video, i have also heard that archiving your voice is good in case you lose it in a medical event. I know that in music, fans of some Kpop groups where a member had died were upset when someone used a sample of their voice to record other songs. I create teaching content for my other channel and I like the voice bank at ElevenLabs, but at the same time I would hesitate to make my own voice clone without serious deliberation. This is rough because I think my speaking voice could make some decent passive income, but letting that horse out of the barn? It is a bit scary to ponder unless you could truly hide your identity if you wanted.

[AJsGreenTopics]

You are right about having a code word. The world is getting crazier each day. 🤪

[nancygagnon]

Very good for work stuff... So dangerous for what it can do for kids and bad intention people !!! I am so mixed up !

[stevenreid_youtube]

Impressive how tools like 11 labs and Descript are advancing productivity and accessibility for creators. While tools like 11 labs and Descript offer great benefits, the potential for misuse and ethical concerns can definitely not be ignored. Looking forward to further conversations and potential solutions in this space.

[SovereignKnight]

Voice preservation! Voices like Frank Walker, and his iconic voice for G1 Megatron and Peter Cullen for the voice of Optimus Prime! Not to mention William Daniel's voice, for K.I.T.T.!