‘I Was a Voice’ for the Hostages
Israeli singer Eden Golan faced hostility from fellow contestants, a booing audience and a violent mob of thousands of pro-Hamas rioters outside the venue at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. He was exposed to attacks and returned to Japan on Sunday after an eventful participation. Golan represented Israel in the contest with […]
I lost my voice because of a tumor — an AI clone gave it back to me
A woman lost her voice, but artificial intelligence gave her back her voice. Alexis “Lexi” Bogan had a golf ball-sized vascular tumor near the back of her brain that was compressing her brainstem and entangled with blood vessels and cranial nerves. Doctors removed the life-threatening tumor in a 10-hour surgery in August 2023. But when […]
21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI
Lexi Bogan, 21, lost her voice last summer after doctors removed a life-threatening tumor near the back of her brain. In April, she had her voice restored by an AI-generated clone trained on a 15-second recording of her teenage voice. Bogan and her medical team believe this technology will have valuable medical applications for people […]
AI voice scammers are posing as loved ones to steal your money — here’s a foolproof trick to stop attacks
Here’s how to thwart a real-life clone attack. The light-speed advances in artificial intelligence have made people easy prey for increasingly prevalent AI voice fraud. Fortunately, tech experts have revealed a sure-fire way to tell humans from these digital phone clones. It’s about asking for a safe word. Hany Farid, a professor at the University […]
Virginia Democrat Jennifer Wexton uses voice assist to give House floor speech: ‘An inspiration’
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) addressed the House of Representatives using voice assistance on Monday, more than a year after disclosing her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. “Last year, I was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP,” Wexton began her floor speech Monday using audio assistance. “PSP has made it very difficult for me to speak. I […]
How to unlock special features on your iPhone to improve voice search
Technology isn’t just built for your convenience. If used correctly, it can improve your daily life functions. For people with mobility challenges, iPhone’s accessibility features can improve their quality of life. That’s why I appreciate his Michael’s question about how to use voice services on an iPhone. “I’m blind and I’m looking for an app […]
Drake Has 24 Hours to Remove Song Using Deceased Rapper’s AI-Generated Voice
The estate of late rapper Tupac Shakur has threatened to sue singer Drake over a recent Kendrick Lamar diss song that used an AI-generated voice imitating the rapper. Drake’s new song “Taylor Made Freestyle,” released on his Instagram last Friday, reportedly used “AI software to generate verses that emulate both Shakur and Snoop Dogg.” It […]
Bruins Play-By-Play Voice Jack Edwards Announces Retirement After 19 Seasons
Congratulations on a glorious two decades, Jack! Following 19 seasons as the play-by-play announcer of the Boston Bruins, Jack Edwards announced his retirement Tuesday. Broadcasting for Boston on NESN, Edwards has labeled his gig in the past as a “dream job.” He began in 2005, and before then, was a member of ESPN for over […]
Effective Immediately: John Sterling, The Voice Of The New York Yankees For 36 Seasons, Retires Due To Health Issues
An absolute icon! Legendary New York Yankees radio voice actor John Sterling has retired due to health issues. The Yankees announced Monday that Sterling will retire after 36 seasons with the team. His retirement is effective immediately. The Yankees will honor Sterling this Saturday during a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium. The 85-year-old was known […]
Dem senators voice concerns over Israel war status as Biden attempts ‘challenging’ balance with progressives
Senate Democrats on Tuesday expressed concern about the state of war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and President Biden announced his support for U.S. allies and the progressives, Arabs and Muslims who have made clear their displeasure among them. It seeks to balance that with addressing the concerns of […]