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OpenAI’s voice cloning AI model only needs a 15-second sample to work
/ Called Voice Generation, the model has been in development since late 2022 and powers the Read Aloud feature in ChatGPT. By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology,
Google’s Trying Out AI to Help You Make Custom Travel Itineraries – CNET
Making travel plans may get easier with Google. The company is rolling out a new AI-powered feature that can create custom travel itineraries, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday. The new feature is part of Search Generative Experience
Fake crypto bot scammer allegedly told investors, ‘Poof, you’re a millionaire’
/ The FBI says Robert Robb pulled in $1.5 million to build a crypto trading bot that never materialized. Now, he’s been arrested. By Amrita Khalid, one of the authors of audio industry newsletter Hot Pod. Khalid has covered tech,
OpenAI says it can clone a voice from just 15 seconds of audio
OpenAI just announced that it recently conducted a small-scale preview of a new tool called Voice Engine. This is a voice cloning technology that can mimic any speaker by analyzing a 15-second audio sample. The company says it generates “natural-sounding
Meta will finally put AI features into its Ray-Ban smart glasses soon
If you bought Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses last year, they’re about to get a good deal more useful. According to the New York Times, the long-awaited AI features that have been available in early access for some users since December
Samsung Care Plus adds unlimited battery repair — for a price
/ Samsung will raise the price of its Care Plus plans by $2 starting in May. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer
Avoid Expensive Airfares: 3 Quick Hacks to Save Money on Plane Tickets – CNET
Air travel could be getting more expensive soon. Following multiple safety incidents, including the door of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max detaching after takeoff, Boeing is expected to produce fewer new planes this year. As a result, airlines may have to
PyPI stops signing up new users to try and block malware campaign
Python Package Index (PyPI), the largest repository of Python packages, has once again been forced to suspend new account and new project registrations. Cybersecurity experts from both Checkmarx and Check Point observed a large-scale cyberattack in which threat actors tried
Why Discover Cardholders Have More to Gain From Merger With Capital One – CNET
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