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Why has OpenAI decided not to release its Voice Engine technology to the public?

Developed in 2022, OpenAI’s Voice Engine replicates human speech so convincingly that it’s almost like having a digital doppelgänger. However, instead of unleashing this voice-cloning marvel onto the public, OpenAI hit the pause button. The reason? They’re concerned about the darker side of AI, where these cloned voices could become the ventriloquists of misinformation, especially during the high stakes of election years. Imagine an AI so powerful that with just 15 seconds of your voice, it could have you endorsing things you can’t even pronounce!