Meta has taken a bold step forward in integrating AI-generated voices of celebrities into its chatbot technology, as announced at Meta Connect 2024. The company secured agreements with actors, allowing the use of their AI-generated voices for various AI projects.
This move marks a significant advancement in how users will interact with Meta’s AI services.
Meta Connect 2024, Meta’s annual event focusing on augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI), introduced new hardware, including the Meta Quest S3, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, and Orion AR glasses.
However, the most groundbreaking announcement involved the upcoming voice features for Meta AI chatbots.
AI-Generated Voices for Chatbots
Meta revealed that users would soon be able to engage in conversations with chatbots featuring AI-generated celebrity voices.
These voices will not only mimic famous speakers but also simulate their voices in other languages with synchronized lip movements. Initially, this feature will be rolled out to select creators’ videos in English and Spanish, targeting users in the U.S. and Latin America.
