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This musician built an AI clone of her voice so anyone can sing as her
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Holly Herndon has developed an AI voice clone that allows users to create music using her custom models. Her journey into machine learning began in 2015, evolving from initial "scratchy" outputs to sophisticated tools for musical expression.
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- Praise: Holly Herndon's proactive licensing of her voice model allows her to control access and potentially create new revenue streams, showcasing a smart adaptation to generative audio trends.
- Praise: By shifting the narrative from copyright infringement to creative collaboration, Herndon's approach could serve as a blueprint for other artists navigating voice cloning technology.
- Concern: The rapid advancement of voice cloning technology raises concerns about artists' ability to control how their voices are used, highlighting gaps in current copyright law.
- Concern: Normalizing voice cloning as a participatory tool could change expectations around ownership and authenticity, creating tensions in the music industry.