Furthermore, Voicebox offers other practical applications. Meta explains in its blog post that the tool can be used to edit and enhance recorded speech. For instance, if a word was mispronounced or background noise interrupted the audio, Voicebox can isolate the problematic segment and seamlessly ‘re-record’ it using the original speaker’s voice. This feature showcases impressive capabilities while also evoking a sense of slight unease.
Meta’s cautious and deliberate approach to Voicebox is commendable. Microsoft’s haste in integrating Bing AI into various platforms has resulted in controversy, and OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT has generated numerous peculiarities over the past year. As we find ourselves in the midst of an AI gold rush, with these tools permeating all aspects of our lives, it is essential to exercise responsible and thoughtful deployment.
