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We released TontaubeV1, a character-level TTS model for long-form generation [P]
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We released TontaubeV1, a character-level TTS model for long-form generation [P]

We're excited to announce the release of TontaubeV1, a 2.9B-parameter open-weight Text-to-Speech (TTS) model engineered for expressive speech and seamless long-form generation. Primarily supporting English and German, TontaubeV1 leverages innovative character-level tokenization and a unique chunking/position scheme to enhance performance and maintain context even in extended passages. Achieving a 50.1% score on an LLM-as-a-judge audiobook benchmark against ElevenLabs, this model represents a significant advancement in accessible AI-driven voice technology. Explore the model and demo on Hugging Face today.

Protect your family from voice AI scams. Here's how  #AI #scams #voicecloning #deepfakes
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Protect your family from voice AI scams. Here's how #AI #scams #voicecloning #deepfakes

Voice AI scams are rapidly evolving, posing a significant threat to families. Protect yourself and your loved ones from sophisticated voice cloning and deepfake technology. This guide outlines practical steps to identify and mitigate these risks, empowering you to navigate the changing landscape of AI-driven deception. Understanding these threats is crucial; for a deeper dive into the underlying AI technologies, explore our recent article on Meta’s Muse Glimmer model. #AI #scams #voicecloning #deepfakes

Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human
TechCrunch

Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human

Smallest.ai secured $13 million to advance its development of ultra-fast voice AI, engineered to achieve remarkable realism. The startup’s focus is on creating voice models capable of convincingly passing the Turing test, paving the way for seamless and natural AI phone interactions. This investment underscores the growing demand for sophisticated AI solutions, as highlighted by the ongoing memory shortage impacting data centers—a trend discussed in our recent article, "Samsung expects memory shortage to worsen through 2027." Smallest.

Fish Audio raises $52M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
TechCrunch

Fish Audio raises $52M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises

Fish Audio has secured $52 million in seed funding to advance its AI voice modeling technology for both creators and enterprises. Having launched just last year, the startup already boasts a substantial user base of over 8 million individuals leveraging its open-source and hosted models, generating $21 million in annual recurring revenue. This investment underscores the growing demand for accessible, AI-powered tools in the audio space.

Getting Started with OmniVoice-Studio
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Getting Started with OmniVoice-Studio

OmniVoice Studio redefines creative freedom by bringing powerful AI voice tools directly to your hardware. Built on the principle of local processing, it eliminates reliance on external APIs and usage restrictions, offering unparalleled accessibility. Explore voice cloning, video dubbing, real-time dictation, and innovative voice design—all free for personal use. Discover a future-focused approach to audio creation, empowering you to transform your projects without compromise. It’s a streamlined, intuitive experience, ready when you are.