Voice imitation algorithms
Voice imitation algorithms (also known as Speech synthesis[1]) are a form of Synthetic Media, used to imitate human speech. They achieve this by using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques[2].
History
Commercial implementation
The Speak and Spell was originally introduced in 1978 by Texas Instruments. It featured a keyboard and a speech synthesizer, which was used to convert words that were typed onto the keyboard into synthesized audio that it played from speakers.
Lyrebird (also known as Lyrebird AI) was a Montreal based company founded in 2017 focused on speech synthesis and voice imitation.[3] In 2019 it was acquired by Descript, an American company focused on audio editing software, specifically tailored towards podcast creators.[4] Lyrebird AI uses artificial intelligence and voice samples to accurately replicate human speech.
China-based technology company Baidu has used neural networks and deep learning to create accurate voice imitations from thousands of collected voice samples.[5][6]
Research
University of Delaware and Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children's jointly operated Applied Science and Engineering Laboratories (also know as ASEL), has researched and developed the Model Talker.[7][8] A software which is used with AAC devices to replicate human speech to assist those with hearing or speech impairments.
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Examples, Lyrebird AI
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