Microsoft's VALL-E 2 AI Achieves Human-Level Speech, Raises Security Concerns

The advanced text-to-speech system can replicate voices with minimal audio input, prompting fears of misuse.

VALL-E 2 can generate speech indistinguishable from human voices using just three seconds of audio.
Researchers have decided not to release the technology to the public due to potential risks.
The AI system excels in speech robustness, naturalness, and speaker similarity.
Potential applications include aiding individuals with speech disabilities and enhancing educational tools.
Concerns include voice spoofing and impersonation, leading to increased security measures.