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Meta’s Celebrity Voiceover Plan: Famous or Folly?
Imagine having a conversation with John Cena, Kristen Bell, or Judi Dench, but it’s not their real voices you’re hearing. Instead, it’s their synthetic voice clones, made possible by Meta’s AI assistant. According to a report, the tech giant is planning to make this a reality, with the help of some A-list celebrities.
A Cast of Characters
John Cena, Kristen Bell, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, and Judi Dench are just a few of the famous faces that will be lending their voices to Meta’s AI chatbot. This is no ordinary voiceover project, as the celebrities will be options for users to choose from, joining more generic voices. The mix is intriguing, as all the chosen celebrities are at or near the height of their fame, with recognizable roles for children and extensive work in adult films and shows.
A Paying Gig
It’s unclear whether the famous voices will require payment, but the celebrities are reportedly receiving hefty paychecks for the project. This ensures Meta won’t face the same backlash OpenAI did when one of its synthetic voices sounded eerily like Scarlett Johansson in the movie Her.
A Deeper Look
The agreement with the celebrities is likely to attract attention, especially as generative AI assistants continue to flood the market. With OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini already making waves, Meta needs a gimmick to stand out. Celebrity endorsements can do wonders for a product, and this plan is no exception.
Famous Voices in AI
Amazon experimented with famous voices for its Alexa smart speaker, featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal, and Amitabh Bachchan. However, the voices were later removed. Meta’s approach is different, as the celebrities will be an integral part of the AI experience.
What’s Next?
Even if Meta’s celebrity voiceover plan is a hit, the company won’t be able to rest on its laurels for long. Google has plans to set up AI chatbots of famous people and fictional characters on YouTube, while Meta itself is working on a custom AI chatbot feature based on user preferences.
A Word of Caution
Meta’s eagerness to bring celebrities into its AI projects is understandable, but the company has had its share of problems in the past. Its earlier Celebrity AI chatbots, which used celebrity likenesses for text-based Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are still present but without any celebrity branding.
The Future of AI Voices
As AI technology advances, we can expect to see more innovative uses of celebrity voices. Whether Meta’s plan is a hit or a miss, one thing is certain – AI voices are here to stay, and we’ll likely see more A-list endorsements in the future.
