Podcast Summary
GIC boosts US investments amid geopolitical tensions and economic concerns: Singapore's GIC invests more in US funds, specifically in venture capital and tech, to diversify beyond China and responds to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. Hunter Biden's tax and gun charges may bring renewed scrutiny, but it's uncertain if it will impact Biden's 2024 campaign significantly.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is increasing its investment in US-focused funds, particularly in the venture capital and technology sectors, as it seeks to diversify beyond China due to geopolitical tensions and economic concerns. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has agreed to plead guilty to tax charges and a separate gun possession charge. While this development may bring renewed scrutiny, it remains to be seen whether it will significantly impact Biden's potential 2024 reelection campaign, as House Republicans have vowed to continue investigating Hunter Biden through congressional committees.
Exploring the Ethical and Legal Challenges of AI Voice Technology: AI voice technology, which can mimic and create any voice, offers potential applications in entertainment and customer service but raises ethical and legal concerns around privacy, consent, and authenticity.
While investigations into Hunter Biden's personal issues have been ongoing for a long time, and were a topic during the 2020 election, the perception of these issues among voters may already be set. Meanwhile, in the tech world, the advancement of AI voice technology is raising ethical and legal concerns, particularly as it relates to mimicking and creating voices of political figures and celebrities. Matti Staniszkowski, co-founder of 11 Labs, shares his personal experience of growing up with poorly dubbed movies in Poland, which inspired him to create a text-to-speech AI startup. The technology, which can mimic and create any voice, has potential applications in entertainment and customer service, but also poses ethical and legal challenges. 11 Labs, which has raised $19 million and has a valuation of about $100 million, is one of the leading text-to-speech AI startups. Matti demonstrates the technology, which uses generative AI to create text, music, or images, and AI voice technology to mimic and create any voice. The technology could potentially make it easier to distinguish between characters in movies or even between political figures and their impersonators. However, as the technology advances, it raises ethical and legal questions around privacy, consent, and authenticity. It remains to be seen how these issues will be addressed as the technology becomes more prevalent.
Creating an AI version of a human voice using instant voice cloning technology: Instant voice cloning technology can extract qualities of a person's speech to generate a digital replica of their voice, enabling it to deliver any text with intonation and emotion adjustments. Potential applications include audiobooks and customer service, but misuse poses risks.
We're witnessing the advancement of instant voice cloning technology, which allows for the creation of AI versions of human voices. This was demonstrated through the creation of "AI Madhu," a digital replica of a person's voice, using a minute of their original voice recording. The software extracts certain qualities of the speech and recreates the voice, enabling it to deliver any text. The generated voice may not perfectly mimic the original accent or intonation, but it can capture intonation and pacing effectively. Moreover, the software can adjust the emotion of the delivery based on the meaning of the text. This technology has potential applications in various industries, such as audiobooks and customer service. However, it also poses risks of misuse, as seen in instances of phone scams and bank fraud using AI voices. Overall, this technology represents a significant step forward in voice cloning and text-to-speech capabilities.
AI-generated deep fake voices raise legal and ethical concerns: While AI can create deep fake voices, legal and ethical issues around copyrighted data, privacy, and consent must be addressed.
While 11 Labs' AI technology can create deep fake voices of celebrities and politicians, the company's founder, Matti, acknowledges the risks but is working on solutions to detect and prevent misuse. However, the use of copyrighted data and privacy concerns are significant legal issues. Ethical concerns also arise from the ability to speak using someone else's voice, even if imperfect. Despite these risks, Matti is pushing forward, with a movie at the Venice Film Festival featuring entirely synthetic voices produced by their AI technology. Lawyer Sophie Gosin emphasizes the importance of obtaining permission to use copyrighted data and protecting privacy. The frequency of legal consultations for AI voice companies has increased significantly in recent months.
Exploring the Use of Synthetic Voices in Media and Ethical Fashion Brands: Companies like 11 Labs are pioneering AI dubbing technology for movies, but must navigate legal and moral challenges. 1800flowers.com delivers smiles with high-quality gifts, while Quince offers affordable luxury fashion with ethical manufacturing
The use of synthetic voices in media, such as movies, is a new frontier that companies like 11 Labs are exploring. This technology could potentially lead to AI dubbing in various languages and genres, including Polish horror films. However, these young companies must navigate the legal and moral challenges that come with this technology. In other news, 1800flowers.com is dedicated to delivering smiles through their high-quality gift offerings, made with love and care. Quince, on the other hand, offers luxury fashion essentials at affordable prices, while prioritizing safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing. These are just a few of the stories covered in today's Feet news briefing. For more information, visit ft.com. Remember to check back tomorrow for the latest business news. And if you're looking for high-quality fashion without the hefty price tag, consider Quince.com/style for free shipping and 365-day returns.
