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Voice cloning

Also called voice replication

What does “Voice cloning” mean?

Voice cloning: Creating a synthetic voice that imitates a specific real person, typically from a recording of their speech. The cloned voice can then read any text aloud. Some systems need only a short sample, which makes consent and misuse serious concerns.

Voice cloning visual guide: Creating a synthetic voice that imitates a specific real person, typically from a recording of their speech. The cloned voice can then read any text aloud. Some systems need only a short sample, which makes consent and misuse serious concerns.
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What is an example of “Voice cloning”?

Legitimate uses include dubbing and helping people who are losing their voice; the same technique also powers phone scams impersonating relatives.

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See also

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