What is Spotify's AI voice translation feature and what will it do?

Pocket-lint

By Jules Wang

Published Sep 26, 2023

The audio streaming company is venturing into the uncanny valley of voices for the sake of accessibility. We explain, you be the judge.

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Spotify is using artificial intelligence to replicate the voices of podcast hosts for translated versions of their shows, aiming to break down language barriers and attract new listeners.
The technology used for voice replication in AI has limitations, including poor audio quality and issues with intonation and inflection.
There are concerns about rights licensing, theft, plagiarism, and impersonation when it comes to using AI-generated voices and the potential implications for individuals who may not have the chance to address these impersonations.