Your company needs an AI voice

ChatGPT talks right

OpenAI has begun rolling out ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, a hyper-realistic voice response feature, to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users. This new mode, known as GPT-4o, already impressed with its similarity to human voices during a demo in May. The first alpha version is now available, with the full launch planned for autumn 2024.
    
OpenAI clones voices

OpenAI has introduced Voice Engine, a revolutionary voice cloning technology that requires only a short audio recording to generate natural voices. The technology offers a wide range of possible applications in various industries and areas. This innovation offers great potential for digital marketing, as it enables personalised communication.
    
AI answers calls

Truecaller, known for its innovative caller ID service, has announced a new feature developed in collaboration with Microsoft. This feature allows users to have calls answered in their own voice. This is made possible through the use of Microsoft's Personal Voice technology, which was launched in November as part of Azure AI Speech.

Voicebots are popular

Many companies are currently relying on the interaction of human and AI support to improve the customer experience across all channels and contact points and to respond to customer concerns in a more personalised way. A recent survey in the USA by Genesys shows that customers can very well imagine interacting with a virtual customer advisor - if it has the voice of their favourite celebrity.
  
  
Elevenlabs becomes a unicorn

ElevenLabs, an AI-powered speech synthesis startup, has raised 80 million US dollars in a Series B funding round, bringing the company's valuation to over 1 billion US dollars. The company, known for its browser-based speech generation app, enables the creation of lifelike voices with adjustable parameters such as intonation and emotion.