AI-Generated Voices Spread Lies and Conspiracies on TikTok

TikTok accounts are spreading falsehoods with the help of AI-generated voices that mimic real people like Obama. This adds a new threat of fake audio to existing AI disinformation like deepfakes.

Watchdogs have noticed AI voices being used more on TikTok and other platforms to promote conspiracy theories and misinformation. The platforms are trying to detect and label AI content.

AI voice cloning tools like ElevenLabs gained popularity last year. They can clone a voice with just a few samples and create realistic fakes. Some safeguards have been added but there are still ways to misuse the tech.

Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Meta have introduced policies to detect and label AI-generated content, but they are imperfect. Critics say tech companies could do more to curb AI misinformation.

Identifying fake AI audio is challenging compared to visual fakes. Researchers are developing better detection methods, but they must continually improve as the AI tech advances.