PlayAI Raises $21M to Revolutionize Voice Cloning with Generative AI

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December 6th 2024

This week, Robert Loft and Haley Hanson delve into the story of PlayAI, a startup reimagining voice technology. Founded by a former WhatsApp engineer, the company just secured $21M in funding to expand its text-to-speech and AI voice agent platforms.

We explore:

PlayNote, the tool turning PDFs, photos, and videos into podcast-style shows.
The ethical tightrope of voice cloning: PlayAI’s safeguards vs. rising deepfake concerns.
Their rivalry with giants like ElevenLabs and Google—can they compete?

From automating customer calls to generating immersive audio experiences, is PlayAI redefining how we interact with sound? Let’s discuss the potential and the pitfalls.

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