OpenAI Unveils New AI Voice Tech That Mimics Human Speech, Raises Concerns Over Deepfake Risks
• OpenAI shares preview of new AI voice technology called Voice Engine that can mimic human voices • Tool requires only a 15-second audio sample to generate natural speech resembling original speaker • Voice Engine can provide reading assistance, translate content, and give voice to non-verbal • OpenAI acknowledges serious risks of voice deepfakes, especially in an election year • Comes amid rising concerns about use of AI to generate political deepfakes and spread misinformation