Intermediate · Generative AI

Synthetic Speech

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TL;DR. Speech audio that is artificially generated by AI models, rather than recorded from a human voice.

Technical Definition

Speech audio that is artificially generated by AI models, rather than recorded from a human voice.

How it works

Synthetic speech, created by Text-to-Speech (TTS) models, has become incredibly realistic due to advancements in generative AI. It's used in a wide range of applications, including virtual assistants, audiobooks, and content creation. The ability to generate high-quality, expressive speech from text opens up new possibilities for human-computer interaction and accessibility.

Related Concepts

• Text-to-Speech — A model that converts written text into natural-sounding spoken audio.
• Generative AI — An AI field focused on creating models that can generate novel and complex content, such as text, images, audio, and video, that is coherent and original.