Imran Khan Uses AI to Deliver Virtual Campaign Speech from Prison
• Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan used AI voice cloning technology to deliver a virtual campaign speech from prison • Khan's party worked with AI company ElevenLabs to create a synthetic version of his voice based on shorthand notes he sent from prison • The 4-minute cloned speech was part of a 5-hour virtual rally that drew over 500,000 views on YouTube and other platforms • Khan supporters have praised the video, but Pakistan's government tried blocking access to social media platforms that streamed the rally • The video uses a mix of historical footage from Khan's past rallies combined with new stock images