OpenAI Debuts Voice Engine for Select Partners, Citing Misuse Concerns

The AI company's new voice cloning tool, still in preview, aims to responsibly explore the technology's potential amidst deepfake fears.

OpenAI introduces Voice Engine, a voice cloning tool, in a preview phase for selected partners, emphasizing responsible deployment and the potential for misuse.
The Voice Engine allows users to generate synthetic copies of any voice from a 15-second sample, but lacks a public release date as OpenAI evaluates its use and safety.
Voice Engine is underpinned by a generative AI model also used in ChatGPT's voice features and has been developed with licensed and publicly available data.
The technology is being tested with partners in healthcare, education, and accessibility, showcasing its potential to aid those with speech impairments.
OpenAI has implemented safety measures like watermarking and a limited preview to trusted partners, amidst concerns over deepfake abuse and the impact on the voice actor economy.