Meta AI has unveiled a groundbreaking text-to-speech (TTS) generator called Voicebox. This new system claims to be up to 20 times faster than existing AI models while delivering comparable performance. Unlike traditional TTS architecture, Voicebox adopts a model similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard.
One of the key distinctions of Voicebox from other TTS models like ElevenLabs Prime Voice AI is its ability to generalize through in-context learning. While previous attempts to use large audio datasets resulted in degraded audio outputs, Voicebox overcomes this challenge with a unique training scheme. It abandons labels and curation in favor of an architecture capable of “in-filling” audio information.
Voicebox stands out as the first model capable of accomplishing speech-generation tasks it wasn’t specifically trained for, achieving state-of-the-art performance. It can translate text to speech, remove unwanted noise, synthesize replacement speech, and even apply a speaker’s voice to different language outputs using just the desired output text and a three-second audio clip.
The release of powerful speech generation technology comes at a crucial time when social media companies grapple with moderation challenges, and the United States faces an upcoming presidential election that could strain online misinformation detection.
To address concerns of potential misuse, Meta has developed a tool to detect speech generated by Voicebox, claiming it can easily differentiate between real and fake audio. The company acknowledges the potential risks associated with such powerful AI technology and has implemented measures to mitigate them.
In the world of cryptocurrencies, AI has become an integral part of daily operations for many businesses. Major exchanges rely on AI chatbots for customer interactions and sentiment analysis, while trading bots have become commonplace.
Meta’s Voicebox represents a significant advancement in text-to-speech technology, offering faster performance and the ability to generalize in various speech-generation tasks. However, as with any powerful AI innovation, the responsible and ethical use of this technology remains crucial.
