OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has introduced its latest innovation: Voice Engine.
However, despite the anticipation surrounding this development, the company has made it clear that it will not yet publicly release the technology due to concerns regarding its potential misuse.
The announcement comes in the wake of increasing interest in voice-cloning technology, with several startups already offering similar solutions to the public. OpenAI's Voice Engine sets itself apart by claiming to replicate a person's voice with just 15 seconds of recorded speech. This breakthrough has sparked excitement among enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
OpenAI filed a trademark application for Voice Engine just over a week before unveiling the technology, signaling its commitment to advancing the capabilities of artificial intelligence in the realm of voice assistants and beyond.
Despite the promising prospects of Voice Engine, OpenAI remains cautious about its release. The company plans to offer a preview of the technology to early testers but has opted against a widespread release at this time due to safety concerns.
In a statement, OpenAI emphasized the risks associated with generating speech that closely resembles real voices, particularly in light of ongoing events such as elections.
"We recognize that generating speech that resembles people’s voices has serious risks, which are especially top of mind in an election year," the company stated.
While other companies offer voice-cloning technology to the public or select business customers, OpenAI is taking a cautious approach with Voice Engine. Early testers of the technology have agreed not to impersonate individuals without their consent and to disclose the AI-generated nature of the voices.
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