“Don’t think, just do it”

Says Maverick (Tom cruise) to Goose (Miles teller) before dropping the final bomb at a quite narrow target from more than 500 ft in the air, from a Boeing Super Hornet in a snow riddled mountain with strong winds. Would “Don’t think, just do it” be an accurate motivation driver?

We cant say that unless we have been in that warzone flying a fighter jet, in those picturesque mountains.

But why would we bring up that once in a lifetime kind of a movie here? Well, do you remember Ice Man, portrayed by Van Kilmer? What if we told you, he didn't even speak a single dialogue in Top Gun: Maverick? 

Confused? 

Well, he had dialogues but Van is also suffering from severe Throat Cancer, this takes away his voice. So, all the dialogues you heard from Van in that movie, ordering Maverick around was actually rendered by a AI company. 

That’s right. He didnt speak a single word during the movie, but still he communicated everything that he wished to. Thanks to advance AI voice modulation.

We’ll get into the details of What? How? Why? And most importantly, who? More important question here is, is it the first time? Could it be done only by those fancy Hollywood producers, who have higher budgets for a single movie than our entire Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan budgets? 

NO.

Replicating this at Micro and Macro content world has been happening for a while now and honestly, it has been nothing short of a game changer.

So, whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or a company trying to improve customer experience and lead qualification, AI voice technology offers efficiency, cost savings, fresh creative opportunities and most important of all, scalability with lowering variable costs. 

But what does this mean for the future of voice in content creation?

Here are some notable ways AI voice technology has made an impact:

As you’ve heard by now, after losing his voice due to throat cancer, Val Kilmer returned to the screen in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), thanks to AI. Sonantic, an AI company, used old audio samples to recreate his voice, allowing Kilmer to deliver his lines naturally. This example highlights AI's ability to enable creative storytelling and emotional resonance in film, a compelling use case for the entertainment industry.

What about Micro content markets and creators

YouTuber Vox Machina uses AI-generated voices to create multilingual content, saving time and money. 

Tools like WellSaid Labs allow content creators to bypass the need for multiple voice actors, making scalable content production more affordable. 

One YouTuber reported saving over $10,000 in a single year by switching to AI-generated voices.

Is it just limited to the entertainment world? Absolutely not. AI in voice touches multiple exit points and changes the way we interact with an enterprise, a company, a service provider or even your local nearby dental clinic.

So why suddenly AI Voices Are a Game Changer for Content Creation? The impact of AI voices on content creation cannot be overstated. 

To understand this, we need to get a hold of what is brings to the table:

Cost-Effective:

AI voices allow creators and businesses to produce high-quality voiceovers at a fraction of the cost of hiring voice actors and booking studio time. For businesses focused on lead qualification, this cuts down on the time and resources needed for personalized customer interactions. It could be as simple as verifying customer’s existing details or as advanced as explaining them a business’s product, negotiate and initiate KYC Verifications.

Scalability:

Need to produce content in multiple languages? AI voices scale to fit your needs, allowing businesses to expand into new markets without the hassle of hiring multiple voiceover artists. AI can handle multiple languages, making global customer outreach easier.

Consistency:

AI voices ensure consistency in tone and quality, something that human voice actors might struggle with over long recording sessions. For customer service or lead qualification, this guarantees a unified brand voice across platforms.

Current Limitation of AI in voice

In this ever-growing and ever-developing AI infrastructure, there are few aspects which on paper sound simple and quite obvious, but it takes our best ones to figure things out, so what is currently in our labs:

Lack of Emotional Nuance:

Despite advances, AI voices still have a hard time conveying emotional depth. If your content requires humor, sadness, or excitement, AI voices may not deliver the same authenticity that human voices offer.

Ethical Concerns:

The rise of AI voices brings ethical issues, especially regarding deepfake technology. AI-generated voices could be misused for fraud or impersonation, as demonstrated in a 2019 deepfake scam that tricked a UK company into transferring €220,000.

Potential Job Displacement:

While AI voices provide many benefits, they may also reduce the demand for human voice actors. This is a growing concern in industries like entertainment, where AI could reduce available opportunities for professionals. There has been one of the biggest writers and actors strike ever in Hollywood recently. Where Actor’s and writer’s guild protested against use of AI in the industry. Our own Anil Kapoor has been one of the biggest torchbearer of ethical AI in Bollywood, leading him to the cover of Time’s Magazine’s AI issue, with the likes of Sam Altman and Elon musk. 

But apart from cost and scalability, what are the real strengths of AI in voice and why sudden increase in mass adoption of this technology in various industries. Its not the why but How AI Voices Solve Real-Time Business Problems For businesses focused on lead qualification and customer interaction, AI voices provide practical solutions:

Content Accessibility:

AI voices make websites, apps, and devices more accessible, particularly for the visually impaired. By integrating AI voice-enabled navigation, brands can enhance inclusivity and ensure a better user experience.

Multilingual Customer Support:

AI-driven voice assistants can handle customer queries in multiple languages, streamlining customer support and improving response times. For example, eBay uses AI voice assistants to enhance customer satisfaction.

Brand Voice Consistency:

AI voices enable businesses to maintain a consistent voice across multiple touchpoints, from automated phone systems to YouTube ads. This unified approach strengthens brand identity and can improve customer trust.

Future Roadmap for AI Voices Looking ahead, several exciting innovations are on the horizon:

Emotionally Intelligent AI:

Companies like Sonantic are working on creating emotionally aware AI voices that can react to real-time cues, making interactions more relatable and engaging. Imagine an AI voice that can adapt based on the emotional tone of a conversation—this could be a game-changer for customer service and lead qualification.

Real-Time Voice Modulation:

Future AI voices could adapt their tone, pitch, and energy based on context. This could be used to differentiate a conversational podcast from a formal business presentation, providing more tailored user experiences.

AR and VR Integration:

AI voices will play a pivotal role in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), where real-time, interactive conversations are essential. Expect AI-generated voices to create more immersive and dynamic experiences in these emerging fields.

To conclude AI voice technology is revolutionizing content creation by cutting costs, scaling easily, and offering multilingual support. While ethical and emotional challenges exist, the future holds exciting possibilities like emotionally intelligent AI and real-time voice modulation. Ready to see how AI voices can transform your business? Talk to us at Intelekt AI today and discover the impact for yourself!

Now is the time for content creators and businesses to experiment with AI voice technology and discover how it can improve their workflows for better, faster, and more engaging content. But anyone working in the AI industry or not, always remember “its not the plane, its the pilot”.