ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an American software company founded by Piotr Dabkowski and Mati Staniszewski.[1][2][3] The company specializes in natural-sounding speech synthesis and text-to-speech software, using artificial intelligence and deep learning.[4]

ElevenLabs Inc.
TypePrivate company
IndustryArtificial intelligence
Founded2022
Founders
  • Piotr Dabkowski
  • Mati Staniszewski
HeadquartersNew York City, United States
Websiteelevenlabs.io

Products

ElevenLabs is primarily known for its browser-based, AI-assisted text-to-speech software, which can replicate natural-sounding speech by synthesizing vocal emotion and intonation.[5] Through its beta site, users can submit text and generate audio files from a selection of default voices. Premium users are given the ability to upload custom voice samples to create new vocal styles.[6]

Controversy

ElevenLabs was criticized after users were able to abuse its software to generate controversial statements, in the vocal style of celebrities, public officials, and other famous individuals.[7][8][9] The software's ability to closely copy real voices has raised ethical concerns, with critics considering it a form of deepfaking.[10][11] In response, the company said it would work on mitigating potential abuse through safeguards and identity verification.[12][13][14]

See also

References
  1. "Generative AI comes for cinema dubbing: Audio AI startup ElevenLabs raises pre-seed". Sifted. January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  2. "As Generative AI booms, this British startup secures $2M to imitate human voices — TFN". Tech Funding News. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. Kanetkar, Riddhi. "This startup, founded by ex-Google and Palantir staffers, uses AI to generate realistic voiceovers. Here's the 14-slide pitch deck ElevenLabs used to raise $2 million". Business Insider. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  4. "AI-Generated Voice Firm Clamps Down After 4chan Makes Celebrity Voices for Abuse". www.vice.com. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  5. "Generative AI comes for cinema dubbing: Audio AI startup ElevenLabs raises pre-seed". Sifted. January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  6. Frauenfelder, Mark (January 12, 2023). "Software lets you design new synthetic voices from scratch". Boing Boing. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  7. Jorge Jimenez (January 31, 2023). "AI company promises changes after 'voice cloning' tool used to make celebrities say awful things". PC Gamer. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  8. "Internet Up in Arms as 4Chan User Uses AI Voice Simulator To Deepfake Emma Watson's Voice, Makes Her Read Hitler's Autobiography – FandomWire". fandomwire.com. February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  9. "The generative A.I. software race has begun". Fortune. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  10. Vincent, James (January 31, 2023). "4chan users embrace AI voice clone tool to generate celebrity hatespeech". The Verge. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  11. "Seeing is believing? Global scramble to tackle deepfakes". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  12. "ElevenLabs announces safeguards to curb usage of voices for abuse – IT World Canada". www.itworldcanada.com. February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  13. Zrt, HVG Kiadó (February 2, 2023). "Hallgassa meg, mire képes a mesterséges intelligencia: bárki hangján megszólal, félelmetesen élethűen". hvg.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  14. "A new AI voice tool is already being abused to make deepfake celebrity audio clips". Engadget. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
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