OpenAI unveils Voice Engine, a new text-to-audio generator capable of converting human voice samples into synthetic voices with just a 15-second input. Despite its impressive capabilities, concerns arise regarding the misuse of such technology, with examples like fake ransom messages and imitation of public figures' voices. OpenAI acknowledges these risks but emphasizes its cautious approach and collaboration with limited partners. However, it also showcases the potential of its technology across languages and mediums, including voice and video generation, aiming to prompt societal readiness for inevitable technological advancements.
Vocabulary :
• Era (noun): a period of time characterized by particular circumstances, events, or individuals.
• Artificial (adj): made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
• Technology (noun): the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
• Voice (noun): the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, used for speaking, singing, etc.
• Generator (noun): a machine or device that produces something, especially electricity.
• Concern (noun): a feeling of worry or anxiety.
• Regulations (noun): rules or laws that govern a particular activity.
• Risk (noun): a situation involving exposure to danger.
• Misuse (noun): incorrect or improper use.
• Partnering (verb): collaborating or working together with someone or an organization.