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A major breakthrough has been achieved in artificial intelligence voice synthesis technology! AIbase learned from social media platforms that Bland AI has officially released its new Bland TTS engine, claiming to be the first voice AI technology to cross the Uncanny Valley. This engine uses large language models (LLMs) to directly generate speech and can achieve voice cloning of any person by using just a short audio clip, supporting flexible mixing of intonation, rhythm, and other styles. This article will provide you with an in-depth analysis of the innovative features of Bland TTS and its impact on AI voice applications.

Recently, the world's first 'Humanoid Robot' Protoclone has garnered widespread attention on social media. This robot not only features an exquisite design but also possesses a muscle and skeletal structure, which is astonishing. In a captivating video, Protoclone hangs quietly on a frame, and as time passes, it begins to twitch and move, ultimately activating its limbs and displaying an extremely human-like posture. Protoclone was created by the tech startup Clone Robotic.

Recently, Netflix sparked widespread controversy for its use of AI technology to recreate the voice of the late social media influencer Gabby Petito in its new true crime documentary, 'American Murder: The Family of Gabby Petito.' Gabby was tragically murdered by her fiancé Brian Laundrie in August 2021. At the beginning of the documentary, viewers noticed a notice stating that Petito's diary and text messages would be rendered through voice reproduction technology in her voice. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Mid.

Amazon has launched the AI Cloning Narrator project aimed at accelerating audiobook production. The project invites narrators to submit recordings to train AI for 'voice cloning'. Narrators can choose to participate in the project voluntarily, including live performances or AI-generated recordings. Audiobooks using AI cloning will be labeled on the product detail page, and narrators will be compensated through a royalty-sharing model, requiring narrator consent for AI cloning use. After beta testing in the U.S., this feature will expand to rights holders, aiming to provide narrators with more creative opportunities and enhance the audiobook market.

Butterflies AI has launched a 'cloning' feature that allows users to upload a selfie, and the AI generates a digital avatar with a unique backstory and personality. This feature is designed to help users explore different life possibilities in a fun way. The generated AI characters can mimic users' experiences in specific scenarios, such as traveling. Founder Vu Tran, a former Snap engineer, aims to provide more engaging AI products beyond just chatbots. The app has successfully raised $4.8 million in funding and supports iOS and Android.

The writer of the classic 1989 American film 'The Last Dragon' has recently filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing it of copyright infringement during the movie's remake process. Amazon and MGM Studios used artificial intelligence to 'clone' the voices of the actors involved in the film's remake. The writer has submitted a request to the U.S. Copyright Office to recover the film's rights when the claims from the Alliance Company expire in November 2023. In order to complete the project before the copyright deadline, Amazon Studios utilized AI to 'duplicate' the voices of the actors participating in the remake. Amazon denied replacing or recreating actors through AI.

Xiaoice Company announced the registration of the 'Xiaoice Large Model' and launched a series of products. The first product is the Xiaoice Clone, with over 1,000 clones joining the singer clone branch X Studio, which has released version 4.0. Luo Tianyi has upgraded to a Xiaoice digital employee as part of the large model, providing a complete solution in collaboration with partners such as Xiao Ai and OPPO for the 'Summon Xiaoice' service switch to the large model.

US startup Delphi has launched an AI digital clone service that creates AI chatbots mimicking user personalities by uploading communication records. These bots can be deployed on websites, Slack, and even connect to phone numbers. Delphi can also clone famous personalities, raising ethical and legal concerns. The service has attracted over 100 participants for testing, with the business model still being refined.

Aug X has launched Augie, an AI-based video production platform that reads ad scripts using a clone of your own voice, eliminating the need to book a recording studio. The Augie platform is primarily aimed at marketers and social media teams, allowing users to quickly add voiceovers, photos, text, and music to videos without the need to learn audio and video editing. The platform also offers a selection of photos from its library and AI-generated images for users to choose from, while the cloned voice can be adjusted based on the video's emotions.