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Snoop dogg and gwyneth paltrow are two of the voices that you can listen to..

By Jay Peters , a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium.

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Artifact — the new-ish news app from Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger — is adding an AI-powered text-to-speech feature that will read you news articles.

The company is offering the new feature as part of a partnership with Speechify. Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the voices that can read you the news, and if you want an idea of what that might sound like, you can hear their AI voices on Speechify’s website . There are more than 30 English voices available, according to Robby Stein, Artifact’s head of product.

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To turn on the text-to-speech player, you can tap on a “play” icon you’ll see on the bottom bar while reading an article, and the player will let you choose things like reading speed (up to 4.5x!) and which voice to hear. The audio can keep playing in the background as you’re exploring other parts of Artifact or even if you leave the app.

The text-to-speech feature is available now on iOS and is coming soon to Android, Stein says. I’ve tried it for a few minutes in the iOS app, and the voices are just okay — you can tell they’re AI voices, but as a way to listen to text articles, they get the job done.

Artifact first launched in January and has steadily updated it in the months since. The app has a bunch of other features powered by artificial intelligence, including the ability to summarize articles and rewrite clickbait-y headlines .

Update July 27th, 2:33PM ET : Updated Stein’s title.

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Personalized news app Artifact , developed by Instagram’s founders , is adding another new AI-powered feature today. The company is launching an AI-powered text-to-speech feature in partnership with Speechify that will allow Artifact users to listen to news articles read aloud. The feature won’t just offer a robotic-sounding voice as some other text-to-speech engines provide, but will instead introduce a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be customized by selecting different accents and audio speeds. Two celebrity voices — Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow — are also available.

To access the new feature, Artifact users will tap the play button now at the bottom bar of any article. They can then select the voice, accent and speed to start listening. From a slider, you can adjust the speed as slow as 0.1x to as fast as 4.5x, though most will opt for something more reasonable.

The app will allow you to continue to browse the news while the article you’re listening to continues to play in the background. The company says this will make it easier to use Artifact to catch up on the news while you’re working out, commuting or doing chores, for example.

All of the 30+ voices are free to use and there’s no plan to charge, Artifact notes. While they’re only available in the English language for the time being, users can choose from accents like the U.K., Australia, Nigeria and South Africa. Though Paltrow and Snoop Dogg are the only official celeb voices, there are other fun voices to choose from. For instance, one voice dubbed “Mr. President,” sounds like Obama, while “Dwight” is meant to resemble Dwight Schrute from “The Office.”

The new voices are now one of many AI-powered additions that have arrived in the news app since its February 2023 public launch.

Last month, the company announced it would also use AI to rewrite headlines of clickbait articles . When a user flags a title as clickbait, the app calls on a GPT-4 model to rewrite the headline. These rewrites are marked with a star icon to indicate they’ve been changed from the original. And in April, the app began summarizing stories using AI , even letting people pick from fun styles like “explain like I’m five,” or even just a series of emojis, for a little whimsy.

The app’s recommendation systems are also powered by AI technologies to surface content personalized to the end user, based on factors — like their clicks, reading time, dwell time, shares and more — instead of just broadly what’s popular across the user base.

Artifact is similar in some ways to other news apps on the market, including ByteDance’s  Toutiao in China, Japan-based SmartNews  and News Break, another personalized news reader with Chinese roots . But in the U.S., it also faces steep competition from other sources where users get their news, including the built-in news apps on smartphones provided by Apple and Google, and even social media sources, like TikTok.

With the addition of text-to-speech, Artifact will challenge other read-it-later apps like Pocket , Matter and Instapaper , too.

Artifact is well-liked by those who have tried it, sporting a 4.7-star review across 4.3K ratings on the U.S. App Store, but it’s not yet blowing up to mainstream adoption, trailing the charts at No. 124 in the News category.

The new AI voices will roll out in an app update starting today.

The tech behind Artifact, the newly launched news aggregator from Instagram’s co-founders

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This is probably the only app that is critical in my life. It might sound counterintuitive for me to say that the app that lets you listen to text is for visual learners but hear (lol) me out. Research (google it) has shown that whether we are looking at images through our eyes or seeing/conjuring images in our mind's "eyes", the visual cortex becomes active. Let me rephrase, regardless of whether you're seeing things in reality, say pictures or text on a book or visualizing what you did yesterday, the same part of the gain is being used to process those "images." The way I comprehend and learn from information is by constantly forming mental images of the concepts and linking and rearranging them into a graph model in my head--this becomes slow/more difficult when I have to (using the same visual cortex) basically multi-task/process text I'm reading on a page and synthesize corresponding mental images; the same part of my brain is doing the processing for two different tasks, so my reading speed and the quality and speed of the synthesized information in my head suffer. This is where speechify comes in. Speechify lets me engage my auditory cortex, which is otherwise unused in learning (from reading), for consuming and processing the information (text) and allows me to fully engage my visual cortex for comprehension and learning. I hope this makes sense, and I'd love if people could share any supporting or conflicting research.

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I am SO grateful there is FINALLY a app that is capable of reading out loud for me! With ADHD, Anxiety, and learning disabilities I struggle with just getting though a page, and I love to collect books and as much information as possible with ALL the good intentions possible to read and grow! I beat myself up for buy all the things I do (reading wise) bc I struggle with getting that time and focus long enough to read. Being a single momma of three kids ages 12,6,&5 and a fur mama of a cat and dog, I am very busy. Being able to hear the information of topics I am super interested in is LIFE CHANGING! I love my audiobooks! But when wanting to read websites (just finally was able to listen/read about CBT for ADHD on a website by copy and pasting the url! Life changing!), college text books (haven’t tried this feature just yet but I plan to soon) and I am looking forward to being able to have my email read about my kids endless school stuff! I have been searching for YEARS now for something that could help me and hands down this is what I have needed! Thank you for creating this app. Also keeping this app’s add on features at a reasonable price! I will be doing the add on for the speed preference and I want to support someone who created something so user friendly and for those like me who want to grow and yet are stuck and struggle with all the personal stuff that keeps us from growing! Thank you!

Audible or Speechify?

I spent hours comparing text to speech apps, and by far, Speechify has some of the best premium HD voices. I even considered dropping Audible, so that I could pay for an unlimited amount of HD voice listening time; however, while the HD voices are great, they’re not reliable enough for me to consider them as a replacement for Audible just yet. At times, they’re slow to load or glitchy. I wasted a good 200 or so words listening to Gwyneth lisp her way through sentences as if she was lapsing into a different language. I fiddled with her speech rate trying to remedy the problem, but it was to no avail. I had to switch to Michael. Michael read through everything perfectly, but he too had trouble staying on task. Even though I had plenty of of HD listening words left, he would intermittently cut out and be replaced by the British Male speaking voice. With all things considered, this is an app worthy of downloading. It does a respectable job transferring words from pictures—better than most. Sometimes, to my astonishment, it can read my handwriting. It hasn’t crashed, and apart from the HD voices, the standard voices seem quite reliable. I like that I can earn HD words the more I listen, and that there’s enough to stay entertained with in the free version. With a bit more perfecting, Audible might find itself facing the boot in favor of this nifty little app. For now, Audible is safe from the chopping block.

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Hey Manxiepoo! Thanks so much for sharing your Speechify experience. We've received reports of the Gwyneth and Narrator voices skipping words or changing into different languages. We've already reported this to our Devs Team for a review and fix. The fix wouldn't be anytime soon but we'll keep you updated once it's out. In the meantime, please choose the other HD voices. Please reach out to us via your app messaging and we're happy to refill the lost HD words due to the Gwyneth voice issue.

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Transforming Snoop Dogg's Voice: The Speechify Revolution

Updated on Feb 17,2024

Transforming Snoop Dogg's Voice: The Speechify Revolution

Table of Contents:

Introduction

The future of text-to-speech and generative ai.

• Speechify : Revolutionizing Text-to-Speech Technology

The Power of Voices: Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, and More

How speechify works: cloning voices and creating high-quality text-to-speech, ensuring safety and ethics in text-to-speech technology, speechify's impact on language accessibility and learning, the future of text-to-speech: multilingual support and personalization.

• Unique Use Cases for Text-to-Speech Technology 9.1 Enhancing Learning and Retention 9.2 Streamlining Contract Review and Analysis

In today's digital age, the realm of text-to-speech and generative AI is rapidly evolving, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth. As technology continues to advance, the future of this field looks promising, with the potential to transform the way we communicate, learn, and interact with information. This article explores the exciting prospects and advancements in text-to-speech and generative AI, focusing on Speechify, a leading platform in this space. Discover how Speechify is revolutionizing the industry, the power of celebrity voices, the implications of safety and ethics, and the impact on language accessibility and learning. Additionally, explore unique use cases and the future trajectory of this groundbreaking technology.

In the vast landscape of generative AI, the future holds intriguing possibilities, such as celebrities lending their voices for text-to-speech applications. As the demand for seamless communication grows, Speechify emerges as a frontrunner in shaping the future of text-to-speech and generative AI. Led by visionaries and powered by cutting-edge technology, Speechify strives to make generative AI accessible and applicable for everyday users. This article delves into the immersive world of Speechify, gaining insights from its founder and CEO, Cliff Whitesman. Join us as we explore the latest developments, the impact on industries and individuals, and the potential for future innovation.

Text-to-speech and generative AI technologies have come a long way, and their future looks exceptionally promising. With advancements such as real-time chat GPT voice and Samsung's integration of AI into hardware, the potential applications are vast. Companies are also actively seeking generative AI talent, highlighting the increasing demand for expertise in this field. While there are ample opportunities for growth and innovation, it is crucial to balance the exciting prospects with ethical considerations and safeguard the Voice Cloning process. By leveraging these possibilities and navigating the challenges responsibly, the future of text-to-speech and generative AI holds immense potential to Shape industries and revolutionize communication.

Speechify: Revolutionizing Text-to-Speech Technology

Speechify, led by visionary founder and CEO Cliff Whitesman, is at the forefront of revolutionizing text-to-speech technology. Built with the fundamental aim of ensuring reading is never a barrier to learning, Speechify combines deep learning algorithms, OCR technology, and natural language processing to create an unparalleled reading experience. With features like audio conversion of PDFs, image-to-audio capabilities, and voiceovers, Speechify has become the go-to app for audiobook enthusiasts, dyslexic individuals, Second language learners, and even professionals seeking efficient content consumption. Boasting over 25 million users and industry recognition, Speechify continues to innovate and transform the text-to-speech landscape.

One of the defining features of Speechify is its partnership with renowned personalities, such as Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow, to create unique, identifiable voices. By Recording extensive audio data and utilizing deep learning techniques, Speechify has successfully replicated these voices, allowing users to listen to content in their favorite celebrities' voices. This personal touch adds familiarity, entertainment value, and a whole new level of immersion to the text-to-speech experience. However, it is crucial to ensure responsible use of these voices and protect the rights and consent of the voice owners. Speechify's approach emphasizes collaboration and consent, setting a standard for the ethical usage of celebrity voices in generative AI.

Speechify's state-of-the-art technology encompasses various deep learning algorithms and natural language processing capabilities. By training on millions of hours of high-quality audio data, Speechify has achieved exceptional voice cloning results. The process involves multiple iterations to fine-tune and optimize voices like Snoop Dogg's, ensuring they achieve remarkable accuracy and quality. Users can then leverage Speechify's app, browser extension, or desktop client to convert text to speech in these authentic voices. In addition to voice cloning, Speechify offers features like OCR, text-to-audio conversion, and voiceover creation, expanding the possibilities of text-to-speech technology.

As the field of generative AI advances, the importance of safety and ethics cannot be overstated. Speechify takes a proactive approach to address safety concerns and protect both creators and users. By ensuring voice cloning is only possible with physical access to the device, Speechify prevents unauthorized cloning and misuse of voices. Additionally, Speechify actively monitors and classifies audio sources to detect synthetically generated voices, minimizing the risk of fraudulent usage. While the future of text-to-speech technology holds immense potential, responsible development and user protection remain paramount in creating a safe and trustworthy environment.

Language accessibility and learning are pivotal areas revolutionized by Speechify. With support for over 80 languages, Speechify has opened up opportunities for individuals worldwide, regardless of dialect or background. By converting written content into high-quality audio, Speechify eliminates barriers to learning and enables users to absorb information effortlessly. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with learning differences, professionals seeking efficient ways to Consume content, and multilingual individuals who wish to enhance language skills. Speechify's commitment to breaking down language barriers and promoting inclusive learning experiences highlights its profound impact on global language accessibility.

As the field of text-to-speech technology advances, two key areas of development are multilingual support and personalization. Speechify's commitment to supporting over 80 languages demonstrates its dedication to inclusivity and global accessibility. By breaking down language barriers, Speechify enables users to consume content in their preferred language, fostering a sense of community and enhancing learning experiences. Furthermore, Speechify aims to enhance personalization by analyzing user preferences and recommending content tailored to individual needs. Through these developments, the future holds the promise of an increasingly interconnected and personalized text-to-speech landscape.

Unique Use Cases for Text-to-Speech Technology

Text-to-speech technology holds vast potential for various industries and individuals seeking new avenues for growth and productivity . Two unique use cases worth exploring are enhancing learning and retention and streamlining contract review and analysis. By leveraging speed-adjustable text-to-speech capabilities, learners can absorb content at their preferred pace, optimizing comprehension and information retention. In the realm of business and legal sectors, text-to-speech technology simplifies contract review and analysis, offering a efficient alternative to lengthy document reading. These diverse applications highlight the versatility and impact of text-to-speech technology across domains.

Enhancing Learning and Retention

Text-to-speech technology offers immense benefits for learners seeking optimized learning experiences. By adjusting the speed and delivery of content, individuals can consume information at their preferred pace, enhancing comprehension and retention. Whether it's academic material, professional resources, or personal development content, text-to-speech technology allows learners to engage with a wide range of materials and maximize their learning potential.

Streamlining Contract Review and Analysis

In the business and legal sectors, contracts play a pivotal role. However, reviewing lengthy contracts can be time-consuming and daunting. Text-to-speech technology simplifies this process by converting contracts into audio format, enabling legal professionals and business executives to listen to the content at their convenience. This streamlined approach enhances efficiency, accuracy, and comprehension, enabling quick identification of key terms, clauses, and potential concerns.

Text-to-speech and generative AI technologies offer transformative possibilities for communication, learning, and information accessibility. Speechify, with its innovative approach and extensive voice library, stands as a leader in this field. By collaborating with prominent figures like Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow, Speechify has revolutionized the text-to-speech landscape. However, it is crucial to approach this technology with safety, ethics, and inclusivity in mind. With multilingual support, personalization, and diverse use cases, the future of text-to-speech technology holds boundless potential for industries and individuals alike. As this remarkable technology continues to evolve, Speechify remains at the forefront, driving innovation and opening new avenues for communication and learning.

Please note that Speechify is a platform where you have access to various voices, including Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more. To experience the voices and features Mentioned in this article, you can visit Speechify .

Q: Can Speechify be used in multiple languages? A: Yes, Speechify supports over 80 languages, enabling users to access content in their desired language.

Q: Can I clone voices of other people for personal use? A: Yes, Speechify allows users to clone their own voice or the voice of loved ones for personal use cases, such as preserving memories or aiding those who have difficulty speaking.

Q: How does Speechify ensure the ethics and safety of voice cloning? A: Speechify maintains strict guidelines to protect creators' rights and obtain consent for voice cloning. They also employ internal classifiers to differentiate between real and synthetically generated voices.

Q: What are some unique applications of text-to-speech technology? A: Text-to-speech technology has diverse applications, such as enhancing learning and retention, facilitating contract review and analysis, and promoting accessibility for individuals with learning differences or those who speak different languages.

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Artifact's App Forces an AI Snoop Dogg to Read the News to You

Artifact users on ios should get text-to-speech features for free, with gwyneth paltrow and more than 30 other voices available..

On Thursday, the Artifact news app announced it was adding text-to-speech features that will allow users to listen to articles with an AI voice powered by Speechify. The update should be available free for all iOS users, and the feature should be out on Android sometime in the near future.

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Artifact users only need to click a small icon at the bottom of the story to start hearing from the default “John” voice. It’s also defaulted at 1.5x speed for all those who don’t mind listening to a fake voice who can’t even take the time to breathe. Otherwise, Artifact head of product Robby Stein told us that there are more than 30 voices to choose from, including some rather tinny AI voices based on Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow.

You can have these voices play while you browse through other news articles in-app, or even in the phone’s background. I asked Snoop to read me my own articles, and as entertaining as it is to listen to the OG rapper read “ Oh, the Hugh manatee ,” the voice wasn’t too accurate when reading off times, dates, and words with multiple intonations like “lives.” The AI still likes to take unnaturally long pauses after commas as well. These issues have long been a part of text-to-speech programs, and even with all the hubbub surrounding AI, developers have yet to truly make AI voices sound truly human.

That being said, text-to-speech is a boon for those with disabilities making it hard to read text. Normally, Speechify services come with a free trial but after that users are asked to pay $29 a month or $139 a year.

Stein said that Speechify clears licensing permissions for use in apps and through its SDK. One of the voices included is “Dwight,” which is obviously supposed to mimic Dwight Schrute from the hit show The Office. You don’t have to look far to see Dogg or Paltrow falling hook, line, and sinker into the latest tech trends like NFTs , but they should be careful about letting anybody access their vocals for profit. Actors and voice-over actors are in an uproar over how AI could be used to copy their likeness or style for use in future media . VO actors are especially concerned that predatory contracts could use their voice forever without residuals .

Artifact gained notoriety when it was released earlier this year thanks to the notoriety of its founders who also helped create Instagram . This “personalized news feed powered by artificial intelligence” aggregates news stories and positions them in an algorithmic-type feed based on what articles users click on. By itself, this kind of app isn’t really new, but Artifact has been adding some pretty radical AI integrations, such as a built-in chatbot that can summarize an article in two or three bullet points. The AI can also rewrite headlines users designate as clickbait .

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In the fast-paced world of business, effective communication plays a crucial role in driving success. But what if there was a way to transform the way we communicate, making it more efficient, engaging, and accessible? On today's episode of the Everyday AI podcast, the power of AI-generated voices was discussed, highlighting a groundbreaking technology that has the potential to revolutionize business communication. In this article, we explore the insights shared in the episode and delve into the transformative possibilities that AI-generated voices offer for businesses of all sizes.

Enhancing Accessibility and Multitasking Capabilities

With the advent of AI-generated voices, businesses can now leverage technologies like Speechify to convert text into high-quality, natural-sounding audio. This innovation eliminates the need for lengthy reading sessions and allows professionals to access important information on-the-go, making multitasking a breeze. Imagine being able to absorb educational material, industry reports, and business updates while commuting, exercising, or even working on other tasks. AI-generated voices open up a world of possibilities by enhancing accessibility and providing users with a flexible and efficient communication tool.

Improving Learning and Retention

One of the key insights shared in the podcast episode was how AI-generated voices can significantly improve learning experiences. By customizing voices and even using familiar voices, such as colleagues or loved ones, businesses can create a personalized and engaging audio environment. For individuals with learning differences, such as dyslexia, these voices can aid in improving decoding skills and sight reading. Furthermore, the ability to adjust the speed of the speech allows for optimal comprehension and retention of information. Businesses can leverage these features to enhance training programs, onboard new employees, or disseminate important company updates.

Expanding the Reach of Content

In an ever-connected world, communication knows no borders. AI-generated voices offer the ability to bridge language barriers by converting text into audio in over 80 languages and counting. This opens up a wealth of opportunities for businesses to expand their global reach and cater to diverse audiences. Additionally, the ability to customize voices for audiobooks and other content allows businesses to provide a unique and immersive experience for their users. By leveraging AI-generated voices, companies can effectively disseminate information, improve customer engagement, and strengthen their brand presence.

Safeguarding Authenticity and AI Ethics

While the benefits of AI-generated voices are vast, the podcast episode also emphasized the importance of protecting authenticity and addressing ethical concerns. Businesses must be vigilant in verifying the authenticity of audio and video content to prevent scams and identity theft. Speechify, for example, has implemented safety measures to detect and prevent the cloning of voices from random internet sources. This commitment to safety and ethics ensures that businesses can leverage this technology responsibly.

This episode of the Everyday AI podcast shed light on the transformative power of AI-generated voices and their impact on business communication. With Speechify leading the way in this field, businesses now have access to a tool that enhances accessibility, improves learning experiences, and expands the reach of their content . As technology continues to evolve, it's vital for businesses to stay informed about the latest AI advancements and harness their potential to drive growth, productivity, and inclusivity. By embracing AI-generated voices, businesses can navigate a new era of efficient, engaging, and accessible communication.

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1. Speechify's features and applications 2. Practical uses of Speechify 3. Concerns and precautions regarding AI-generated voices 4. Text-to-speech advancements and future prospects

Podcast Transcript

Jordan Wilson [00:00:16]: Is the future of generative AI where we have Celebrities just do our talking for us. Maybe. You know? Will will Snoop Dogg be doing this intro, for the everyday AI podcast someday. I don't know. But we're gonna talk about what the future of of text to speech In generative AI looks like with someone who's really helped building that future. So thanks for joining us. If you're new here, my name's Jordan. This is Everyday AI.

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Jordan Wilson [00:00:46]: Everyday AI is a daily livestream podcast, free daily newsletter helping everyday people like you and me Not just learn what's going on in the generative AI space, but how we can all actually use it, how we can leverage it to grow our companies and and grow our careers. So, very excited for today's show. But before we get into it, let's do what we always do and go over the AI news. So Speaking of text to speech, ChatGPT just rolled out, ChatGPT voice to all users, including free users. Yes. Those of you who still aren't paying $20 a month for chat gbt, you get a new feature. So, chat gbt voice, if you haven't used it yet, like I said, it was just released to all users, over the long holiday weekend here in the US, but, it essentially allows you to have a conversation with ChatGPT . So think of like a Siri Or like an Alexa, but something that actually gets it right on the back end. Jordan Wilson [00:01:40]: I don't know if, about you guys, but, man, since these other Gen AI models have come out, especially text to speech ones, Siri and and Alexa just really don't do the job for me anymore. So, if you haven't checked that out, make sure to go check it out. Next, Samsung is going all in on AI hardware. So we did report this earlier this month about the new Galaxy S 20 4 Could be the 1st major market smartphone with AI baked into the hardware. So recent filings from Samsung that were just reported on today Seem to signal that this is more than just a rumor and it's actually happening. So, Samsung recently filed for trademarks including AI phone and AI smartphone showing that they're willing to fight for that trademark. This is all kind of tied to their new Samsung Gauss AI platform, so their own and Large language model that they are, reportedly going to be debuting in an actual smartphone. That's right. Jordan Wilson [00:02:33]: You don't have to have a a supercomputer. It is apparently coming to your actual device. So the s 24 is supposed to be the 1st, device with this new technology, and it is, slated to be released, in 2024. Last but not least, companies are hiring Gen AI talent at shocking numbers. So a recent study from the research firm, Lightcast, and Show that there have been more than 10,000 job postings specifically for generative AI . Not like one of those bullet points that are, you know, in a long list of bullet points, but and Specific Gen AI roles. So, we'll link to this in the newsletter as we always do, but the top, 9 firms hiring the most generative AI talent include, Chegg, Meta, Capital One, Pacific Northwest Lab, Amazon, Accenture, NVIDIA, Scale AI, and Cornerstone on Demand. So if you are looking for a a new role specifically for Gen AI, some of those companies might be worth checking out.

About Cliff and Speechify

Jordan Wilson [00:03:31]: So, as as we always do, there's there's much more news in today's newsletter. So make sure if you haven't already, go to your everyday AI.com. Sign up for that free daily newsletter. But but right now, I kinda wanna talk Snoop Dogg. Right? I I I I also wanna talk text to speech. But it's not just me. I'm I'm very, very excited to have on today's show, and please help me welcome bring him on here. There we go. Jordan Wilson [00:03:55]: We have, Cliff Weitzman, who is the founder and CEO of Speechify. Cliff, thank you so much for joining us. Cliff Weitzman [00:04:01]: Of course, Jordan. Glad to be with you. Jordan Wilson [00:04:03]: Alright. So tell us maybe a little bit. If if you haven't heard of Speechify, FYI, I'm not sure how because it is, the the the number one text to speech app, in the world, and it has, man, more than a 100,005 star reviews, and it's ranking, in 1st place in the App Store for the news and magazine category. Wow. Cliff, so tell us a little bit, about the Speechify app and what it is, what it does. Cliff Weitzman [00:04:27]: Yeah. So, I'm super dyslexic. And when I was in university, I found that, most audiobooks most textbooks did not have an audiobook, and so I ended up building a series of narrow applications of deep learning. This is back in 2016, 2015 That would do text to speech at a really high quality level. And I then, created a series of other algorithms that did, optical character, mission really well, natural language processing really well. So you could take any PDF, and it would turn it into an audiobook for you. You could take a picture of a physical book, and it will read that to you. You can open your emails, It'll get to you. Cliff Weitzman [00:04:58]: You can open New York Times, Medium, Wall Street Journal. It would read those things. So the app has now been the number one app in this category for about three and a half years on Ios, For about 3 years on Google Chrome, it's got about 25,000,000 people who use it. And the goal is to make sure the reading is never there to lend for anyone no matter what your background is. Jordan Wilson [00:05:16]: You know, I wanna pull out a couple things there. 1, 25,000,000 users. Right? That's insane. How did like, what was your response, Cliff? Right? Because it sounds like you kinda built this originally with with yourself in mind being dyslexic and not being able to read. I mean, what does it feel like now To, you know, have that thing that was built originally for you turn into something that literally tens of millions of people around the world are using. Cliff Weitzman [00:05:42]: Yeah. So there's a long history of tools that are built for people with, disabilities or learning differences going mainstream. Like, the best example is, Edison was famously deaf predominantly, and is the, has the patent for recorded sound. And so the telephone is a great example of this. Text to speech is another great example. So text to speech has been around since the 1962. It just was never good. And so I moved to the US when I was 13. Cliff Weitzman [00:06:08]: I learned English from Harry Potter audiobooks, And I really wanted to have a way of being able to listen more easily. And so initially, I made it for me and people like me who have dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, autism, incussions, anxiety, second language learners, and you can see how those concentric circles kinda expanded out. Today, you're right. The majority of users don't have a learning differences. Doctors, lawyers, accountants, people in the military, executives, people in finance. I think the 1st, like, 4 years out of those predominantly people who had learning differences. But at a certain point around, like, 2021, we had this huge crossing of the CASA because the quality of the voices started to get really good As well as the quality of the OCR and the natural language processing. Jordan Wilson [00:06:48]: Mhmm. And, hey, if you are late joining us to the show, that's alright. It's it's Monday morning, but we have, Cliff, the and Founder and CEO from Speechify joining us. So make sure you get your questions in. That's a different, little different thing that we do here at Everyday AI is you can ask questions From the people who are helping to to build and shape the future of generative AI . Yeah. I wanna get to to some of the juicy stuff, Cliff, because right away, right, when, you you go to the Speechify website, and I'm gonna I'm gonna try to bring it up here. And if you are listening on the podcast, don't worry.

Celebrity AI voices and Speechify

Jordan Wilson [00:07:16]: You can always go and, check out the show notes. You can kind of, you know, join us after the fact. But, real quick, you know, Snoop Dogg. Right? So you have all of these different voices that you can use in in you know, Gwyneth Paltrow, Snoop Dogg, Mr. Beast. How does this actually work, number 1, and and what can, you know, end users use, all of this text to speech for? Cliff Weitzman [00:07:39]: Yeah. So the way that all those partnerships came together for us is typically as people who use the product themselves who will reach out. So We had Snoop Dogg's agent reach out and be like, hey. You know, Snoop has this amazing, persona and voice, and he wants to be able to use it to help His audience consume information. And so I ended up going to his house and recorded him in his studio for a couple hours. And then the way that, and Deep learning works in general as you take millions of hours of high quality audio, and you build models that are super efficient. And then you can either fine tune them, with either zero shot cloning, or you can go more deep. And so we made, you know, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th iterations Snoop's voice until it came out really, really good. Cliff Weitzman [00:08:21]: With Gwen, she was a long term investor in Speechify. Her husband, Brad, like me, is dyslexic, and over dinner, he suggested, hey. You know, it would be great If I could have my wife read out all my, all my scripts to me, and we were like, oh, that's really easy. And then Jimmy and I met at a party, I think, like, 3, 4 years ago, and had been collaborating on a bunch of different projects. And at a certain point, we decided to add his voice as well. And so what we've done is basically built A engine that is the highest quality voice generator in the world. It not only does it do it at super high quality, it does it really fast, and it does it very affordably. As a as a result, there is a free version of Speechify anyone can use. Cliff Weitzman [00:08:58]: Obviously, there's a premium version as well that gives you more, you know, quality experiences. And the way people typically will use it is the 4 most highly used places are people reading their email, people reading Google Docs, People, consuming, the news, people reading PDFs, and then people scanning actually physical documents, and listening to speechify with them, whether it be uploading Kindle books, or, taking pictures of actual textbooks. Jordan Wilson [00:09:24]: And, you know, for those of you listening live, I'm gonna go ahead. We're gonna play a preview here of, you know, just Snoop Dogg. Hopefully hopefully, this works alright on the live stream, but, just go ahead and listen in here. Yo. It's Snoop, d o, double g, and I'm a English voice from the United States. It's time for you to get your reading superpowers. Oh, I love it. Hopefully hopefully, everyone can hear that. Jordan Wilson [00:09:45]: If not, don't worry. We're always gonna link, you know, to the Speechify website so you can, check that out yourselves. But So, Cliff, you actually went to Snoop Dogg's house and and recorded this, right, which which is such a cool experience. I mean, how much, you know, validity? Maybe did this not give, you know, speechify, but even just the text to speech kind of, You know, kind of genre in general because, you you know, like you said, these text to speech platforms have been around for a very long time. Big companies have been offering them, but text to speech, Like I said, it's been pretty terrible, you you know, up until the last, like, couple of years. I mean, what did this mean for both your company and just for the industry to have big names behind this technology as a whole. Cliff Weitzman [00:10:27]: Yeah. So Speechify had been running we we were one of the top performing advertisers in both Facebook and YouTube for a long time. We get about a 100,000,000 out of persons per month. And that was mainly targeted to people who were the ideal type of user for Speechify. But, really, before we started doing these types of partnerships, Speechify was a tool, like a calculator, except instead of helping you do a calculation, it helps you read. When we started in these types of partnerships, we found, first of all, that people build a very strong affinity for the voices that they use inside of Speechify. You know, sometimes there'll be a voice that we take offline Because we wanna fix something about it, and the amount of complaints we'll get is enormous because people feel so close to the voice. And so when you have a person that you spend a lot of time with, Whether it be mister beast or Snoop Dogg or whomever, and you're able to carry that relationship over to academics, or something that you're curious about. Cliff Weitzman [00:11:17]: That's really, really cool. The second thing for us that was very fun is we had to write the 1st contracts in the history of the world for licensing someone's voice, you know, for an extended period of time, where they're not actually doing the speaking themselves. And so the product started as b to c, and now we have a product that's, predominantly b to b. So it's the Speechify voice over library. And so you're able to go to the Speechify voice over studio, and you can create voice overs with your voice, with other people's voices. It lets you translate podcasts from one language to the another. It lets you transcribe. It has an array of other features. Cliff Weitzman [00:11:47]: And so the fun part here is, number 1, we get to build really cool technologies. There's a a 30 person AI engineering team at. Our brother Tyler actually has He did his master's in artificial intelligence at Stanford, did his undergrad math there. And he built about 36 iPhone apps by the time he was, No. 42 iPhone apps for the time he was 17, and he had a cybersecurity company called Black SMS before he joined Speechify. And he ended up doing all of his masters with Speechify. And then when he joined, he took over the AI team for me, and that was one of the best days of my life because he could do a much better job than I did. But it's a lot of just and Honing and making sure that we're using exceptional data and that we're building a really strong team. Cliff Weitzman [00:12:23]: So we're always hiring for that team. And then the partnerships were very cool because, Number 1, you get to do very interesting, contract, formation. And number 2, it's something that ends up being really, really excited for the users at the end of the day. And so whereas users previously would come purely for the function of text to speech, now they're coming because they have a existing strong relationship with the creator, and they wanna support the creator more.

Safety in text-to-voice space

Jordan Wilson [00:12:47]: You know, one thing one thing that you mentioned there, Cliff, that, I wanna bring up is is, you know, you said that you were, the Speaking these things that you type in, obviously, but but now you see other companies following suit. Right? Like, you are ahead of the curve. Now you have, You know, similar offerings as an example from from Meta that, you know, they just, you know, unveiled this a couple of months ago with, you know, Tom Brady and some other, you know, big big name people. How do you view that? Right? Do you view that as, oh, you know, this is a threat for for Speechify, or do you view that as, hey. We know what we're doing. We were ahead of the curve. We're a leader in this space. Cliff Weitzman [00:13:31]: No. Of course not. I think what Meta is doing is phenomenal. I think that the thing to be very mindful of is is you wanna make sure that you protect creators and you protect people because AI safety is also extremely important. So our philosophy in general at Speechify is to put the, the rights owners in the driver's seat. So we go and we negotiate contracts. We make sure we're doing it in partnership with people. There are some bad actors out there who will do this without, you know, an agreement and are, you know, infringing of people's IP. Cliff Weitzman [00:13:57]: Like, that's very much not okay. That's number 1. Number 2 is, you know, there is a level of danger here. And so we're not letting anybody clone anybody's voice inside of Speechify. Right? If you go into the app and you provision into the beta, you can actually clone your own voice, and it's super accurate. You can do the same thing for your girlfriend, for, your husband, for your children, for your grandma, and then your grandma can read your, you know, 9 year old's, book at the end of the day, which I think is amazing. But you have to have the physical device next to you. You can't just, like, clone any voice that you get off of the Internet. Cliff Weitzman [00:14:25]: And so that's the thing that I really care about is I think that companies like Meta adopting this phenomenal, and more companies should do the same thing, with contracts that protect the rights of the creators. But at the same time, you gotta make sure that you protect people's voices. The second thing is when you look at actors and voice actors, etcetera so I love audiobooks. You know? I learned English by listening to Harry Potter, and I listen to about 2 audiobooks a week every single week. And so I really care that narrators, you know, get a really great experience here. And so in the same way that if you're an artist, you can use Photoshop in order to make your experience better as an artist. This is an amazing tool for narrators and actors to proliferate their business. And like anything else with AI, it's not something that is here to replace you. Cliff Weitzman [00:15:05]: It is something that is here to augment your ability to create. Jordan Wilson [00:15:09]: You know what? You just talked about safety. Right, Cliff? I I can't even imagine especially being, you know, one of the 1st major players in the space. Just the amount of, you know, reports or concerns that that that you all have. How can you tackle this? Right? Right? Not just for, you know, kind of the, you know, the big names that you have on the platform, but, you know, What are the things that maybe keep you up at night when thinking about safety or, you you know, what are maybe some some recent, pieces that you put into place for safety? Because As generative AI gets better, right, and as these voices actually sound very real, there are some, you know, complications. Right? So so what are those things that, you know, kinda keep you up at night or the things that you're focusing on from a safety perspective? Cliff Weitzman [00:15:53]: Yeah. So at speech and fire, luckily, we've not had, any issues whatsoever when it comes to safety, but because there's a lot of things that we've built in house that we still haven't even released because we're unwilling to do it in a way that is not safe. So the first thing that we do is, like I mentioned before, you can only clone a voice if you have phone in front of you. You can't void clone a random voice from the Internet. Number 2 is we'll only put voices on the platform where we have existing relationships and the person, you know, knows to say yes. Number 3, we are internally building a classifier that if you upload a piece of audio from us or from anybody else, We'll be able to tell you, a, this is a real voice or a synthetically generated voice, and, b, here's actually where it got generated. That we think is a really good one. The things that scare me that I see online that I feel are mistakes is there's banks that still let you log in with the ID of your voice, which just is a very foolish thing to, a, allow. Cliff Weitzman [00:16:43]: B, still promote over email that people should do. Yeah. That's number 1. Number 2 is, you know, there are these very, very scary cases, of, bad actors who, for example, will call someone's grandparents and say, hey. I'm calling you from prison or jail. I need bail. You know, I need help, Yada yada with someone's actual voice, and, like, this is a very high stress moment. That's really, really problematic. Cliff Weitzman [00:17:07]: And so, luckily, Speechify is not a tool that can be used for that. However, you're in a place where with time, it's already like, number 1, it's already here. Number 2, it's going to get a lot more accessible to any bad actors, you know, over the last, like, 6 to 12 months. And And at a certain point, obviously, like, we will become more free with how we, allow our software to be accessible when you can access it from other places. And so people just need to know and be aware. Right? So you had this whole media frenzy in the last 2 elections around fake news. You'll have to the same thing around being discerning. When you see a video, when you see a audio clip, like, you can't take things at face value. Cliff Weitzman [00:17:45]: You have to confirm that it's actually legitimate. And then, you know, with family and friends, like, it's not even as far to say, hey. Just have a private catchphrase that you can exchange between the 2 of you, to verify that you know that this person is real, this person is not real. Again, we're not at that level, at Speechify so far. We're still mainly a tool that people use in order to read and write, and have a better experience learning. But this is really, big concerns that we have as well that we think about when we create technology.

Use cases for text-to-speech

Jordan Wilson [00:18:12]: You know, Cliff, I'm wondering because you you mentioned that you're still in an avid reader and, you know, using Speechify for, you know, kind of the audiobooks or to to read to you. What are maybe some other, maybe interesting use cases that you are still even using your own platform for that Cliff Weitzman [00:18:28]: Yeah. Jordan Wilson [00:18:28]: Maybe aren't, you know, kind of, you know, quote, unquote, mainstream, dream, you know, not just reading your emails or, you know, recapping the news for you, but maybe what are some, interesting use cases that you're using Speechify for? Cliff Weitzman [00:18:38]: Yeah. So the first and most important one is I use the Mac app for Speechify a lot and the Chrome extension for Speechify a lot. And the first thing I did is I used it to help me learn how to listen really fast. So the average American reads at 200 words per minute. I listen to most things if it's with my phone closed and off at 500 words per minute. And if the content is presented at the computer in front of me, I'd like 700 to 800 words per minute. The reason I'm able to do this is the words are highlighted on the screen as they're being read out. And let's say I'm reading a physics textbook. Cliff Weitzman [00:19:04]: A section that I'm familiar with, that covers something that I know well, I listen to very fast at 700 words per minute. The second I'm presented with a new equation or a graph or something that, you know, requires a little bit more thought. I'll slow down with a keyboard shortcut down to 300 words per minute. I'll go through that, and then I'll accelerate again. And so the ability to then now could change the speed is the first thing that I use all the time, whether it be when I'm reading documents or emails or the news or documentation. The second thing I use a lot is, actually following along with my eyes as I'm listening. So I historically was a very, slow reader, And now I'm a very fast reader, and it's because dyslexia is not a, reading disability as much as it is a decoding challenge. So, if you have the word, for example, you have times, t I m e t m s times. Cliff Weitzman [00:19:50]: You need to do the the phonemics breakdown. Dyslexics found that very challenging. But if you see the word times in in front of you and you hear it in your ears a 100, a 1000 times, you start to be able to recognize and sight read that work. And so I became a really good sight reader as a result of using Speechify. The last thing I started to use Speechify a lot for is we're very well known for the iPhone app and Chrome extension and Mac app and Android app that we have, but We actually recently launched an audiobooks product called Speechify Audiobooks, and it hosts, 350,000 audiobooks from all the major publishers. And what we're able to do now is, offer a lot of ebooks that we have partnerships with those publishers, that are audiobook, or, AI supported. That gives the ability to normal people, especially those with learning differences to act you got it. To access, a world of learning that otherwise they would not have had access So even if you look at a product like Audible, Audible has 450,000 audiobooks. Cliff Weitzman [00:20:45]: But pretty soon, we'll end up with a situation where we'll have tens of millions of, ebooks and physical books and that are accessible as high quality audiobooks, and to me, that's something that's very exciting.

Audience questions

Jordan Wilson [00:20:55]: So so much more I wanna dig into, but we actually have some great questions in here from the audience. So if are joining us live, make sure to get your questions in. If you wanna know anything from Cliff about text to speech or about, the Speechify platform in general, but, Douglas with a great one here. So, you know, Cliff, you said that you have to actually, you know, read, you you know, if you wanna clone your voice as an example. Right? You have to actually do it yourself. But, you you know, Douglas asking here, can you add other people's voices in certain situations? Like, if a loved one is losing their ability to talk or maybe, You know, a spouse has recently passed or something like that. I know that there's two sides to that coin because, yes, maybe that person didn't give their consent or if someone is very sick but and Still alive. I I mean, what are the applications for that and, you know, pros and cons of that as well? Cliff Weitzman [00:21:42]: So this is something that we're already doing for Some long term users and that we're really excited about. So 1, yes, if you have a loved one who is actively losing their voice, if you Contact Speechify support either within the app or you send us an email, support at speechify.com. It's something that we're letting people do. And in that case, we're just making you a case by case call. But one thing that we're really excited about is memorialized voices. And so we have a lot of users, and we have a couple of programs that we already operate with that are, for nursing, nurses who do hospice, turns out that the things people want often when they're processing away is to be remembered. And this is something that gives a lot of, solace to folks who are at that stage of life, and And especially if you have family who, you know, remember them and want to be able to continue to remember them, especially when you have a large age gap between a grandparent or great grandparent and a child who is Maybe, like, 4, 5, 6 years old, and hasn't gotten to spend, you know, as much time with that grandparent as they would have liked to. That's one thing that we're very excited to spend more time on. Jordan Wilson [00:22:46]: Another another great one from from Ben here. So Ben asking, do your artists ever ask about preventing their voice from being used To read things that they want wouldn't want to be used in real life. Yeah. That's a great one. Like, yeah, Ken. What if, we we have Snoop Dogg just promoting, you know, East Coast rappers and, you know, Not the West Coast rappers. Like, how does that even work? Right? Because if if a big person you know, if a big celebrity does lend their voice, there's obviously probably a lot of concerns that they have, and that's probably why, You know, those contracts are super long, but how does that work, and what are the concerns there? Cliff Weitzman [00:23:16]: Yeah. So there are things that we will program in that the voices cannot say, but they're not as broad as promoting East Coast versus West Coast rappers. You notice that the types of people that we tend to partner with, are folks who have very, very strong followings online, and they're already known for being people who are, ahead of the curve. Right? Either they're they're very entrepreneurial, or they're very creative and inventive, and they're happy to be part of essentially this, you know, art experiment. And so, typically in those situations, they're they're they're aware that that's the type of thing people are going to do, and they think it's hilarious.

Future of text-to-speech

Jordan Wilson [00:23:55]: Oh, man. I love it. What's what's one thing, Cliff, that you see the future of of this space, of the text to speech? Because even myself. Right? Like, I I use text to speech, a lot because I I'm not a big reader. Right? I I I like to listen. I like to learn and listen or, you know, kinda like what you said, watch The words on the screen, but listen as well. What do you see as the future of the text to text to speech space? Because it's obviously, You know, we we kind of mentioned, you know, Meta, and there's obviously a lot of other of your competitors that are out there raising a lot of money, you know, new platforms coming out. But what does the future of this space and Cliff Weitzman [00:24:30]: space even look like. Yeah. So when I was 13, 14, I moved to the US, and I couldn't speak English. And And when I was 18, I started university, and I wasn't very good at reading. But I've consistently been the most well per read person I've ever met, and it's because I listen to 2 audiobooks a week, And I've done that for 17 years. And I listen at 3 x speed, and it doesn't matter whether I'm walking around or I'm in the car or I'm working out. Like, I'm listening. And so I'm a fundamentally different person because text to speech exists. Cliff Weitzman [00:24:56]: And I ended up with this solution because I was not very good at reading. But, it doesn't matter whether you're excellent at reading or not. It's just impossible to cook and read at the same time, to drive and read at the same time, and it's impossible to read as quickly as you can learn how to listen. And so you've had a huge rise of audio consumption, whether it be via YouTube or podcasts or audiobooks or double speed WhatsApp messages. And so this is a fundamental shift and, information intake for a lot of people. And so, essentially, it's ending up making number 1, making people smarter. Number 2, leveling the pilling field, and making sure that people aren't painted into a stencil, especially if you have running differences like dyslexia or ADHD. And so it's unlocking a lot of human potential that previously, people didn't have access to unlocking it themselves. Cliff Weitzman [00:25:41]: And I think it gives a lot of people the ability to dream in a way that they might not have been able to before. Right? If you wanna be a lawyer, but you're not good at reading, If you wanna be, you know, in business or good at real estate or whatever it might be, like, that's something that that now people have access to that previously they didn't have as much access to. That's number 1. Number 2 is we're at the point now where people went from consuming a 100,000,000 words per month on Speedify, which is a ton, to a 1000000000 words per month to 6,000,000,000 words per month. It's the amount of content that we're able to log is gigantic. Now it's not just what people are electing to open on their screen. It's what they're actually electing to listen to, and we know where people click etcetera. One thing I'm excited for in the long term is like TikTok, being able to instead of recommending to you, entertainment material, and Material that is more most relevant for your learning and for your business given the stuff that you're consuming already. Cliff Weitzman [00:26:26]: And so we've built a product right now, like I said before, that's an excellent calculator for reading. I'm excited to turn it into much more of a multiplayer mode experience where if you're inside of a team, you have a teammate who read x and a teammate who read y, like, It'll suggest go ask Josh about this problem because, you know, he's already consumed this piece of content . So that to me is very exciting. Jordan Wilson [00:26:46]: You know, Quite a few people asking, so Ahmed and and Carlos as well, just asking about what languages, you know, does Speechify work in. So, yeah, what what languages does it Cliff Weitzman [00:26:55]: work in? So we support more than 80 languages already. So unless you speak, like, a very uncommon dialect, like, your language is supported. Icelandic, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew. It doesn't matter, like, Portuguese. Everything is on the platform. And we have a list of the dialects that we haven't onboarded yet, and we're constantly working on adding those as well. So, 95% of languages that are spoken on the world are are, In terms of volume are are already there.

Is written word becoming less impactful?

Jordan Wilson [00:27:22]: Yeah. Okay. Good. You know, just just in case I ever decide to learn more languages, I can I can use it? Cliff, I have a hot take, and I want I want your opinion on this. And and this actually hurts me as a former journalist, but I feel especially with, You know, platforms like, you know, Chat GPT or Google Bart or whatever. I feel the written word, unfortunately, is becoming less impactful. Right? And I do think that more, you know, things like this, right, like live video conversations, you know, and maybe text to speech are are becoming more and more popular. Do you do you see that happening as as well with with just the written word? Do you see it losing its luster and and, you know, maybe a higher priority on and Personalized audio or live video. Jordan Wilson [00:28:06]: To Cliff Weitzman [00:28:07]: the statement that you said, not at all. But to a nuanced version of it, yes. So, I like history. I was recently reading about Jefferson, and I realized Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence when he was 33 years old. I'm gonna recently, turn 30 in 6 months. So that to me was very inspiring. I was like, there's there's great days ahead. The declaration of independence is amazing, because it is so concise and and so short and so to the point. Cliff Weitzman [00:28:30]: And so I've always thought that great writing is great thinking. And so the written word does not lose its power in the sense that It is still the best way of expressing yourself in a manner that is concise and thoughtful. However, how that ends up being broadcast, Yes. Dead tree is not the best way of broadcasting your thoughts. Right? Sometimes it's a video. Sometimes it's a podcast. Sometimes it's an audio message. Because when you broadcast, you want people to feel your tone. Cliff Weitzman [00:28:53]: You want people to feel your reflection. You want people to feel your accent. Right? There's a very good saying. If you talk to a man in a language he understands, talk to his brain. If you talk to him in his language, you talk to his heart. So that's another thing that we're building inside of Speechify is the ability to translate all books and all content from one language to another And doing it, obviously, in a voice that, is close to you. And so I think that if you are a phenomenal journalist or historian or politician, The ability to consume information and then deduce what is the most valuable thing there and then spit out the most important thoughts with your opinion on them In writing is critical, but it might be the case that that's not enough now. You need to then take your notes and figure out how to broadcast them In a matter that is, going to hit pea touch people's hearts in the most impactful way as well. Jordan Wilson [00:29:37]: Hey. Great great transition. We'll go from touching people's hearts to just, hilarity. Question here from Woozy. And I'm well, I'm gonna also ask it to you, though, Cliff. So Woozy's asking, what's the funniest voice book combo you have put together? But I'm gonna also ask you, What's the voice, on Speechify that you use the most? Cliff Weitzman [00:29:57]: My favorite combo was when we first got the Snoop Dogg voice. We played with it a lot. And, Kanye West has a song. I can't remember the name of the song, but, essentially, there's a segment there where he goes, Stewberry tube tube. Stewberry tube tube. And, we had Snoop Dogg wrap that portion, and it was absolutely hilarious. I I think we had the entire, Office on the floor. And so I think that, the other one was doctors, Snoop Dogg reading doctor doctor Seuss. Cliff Weitzman [00:30:26]: It was a very, very good combo. So that's 1. And then what was the second question you asked? Jordan Wilson [00:30:32]: What's what's the voice that you use on Speechify the most? Cliff Weitzman [00:30:35]: Okay. So, this is a very interesting one. So Cliff Voice is also available on Speechify, and I am the 3rd, most used voice, I'll speechify. The number 1 voice, I think, is John, and the number 2 voice is Gwyneth Paltrow. One thing that we found is that if you listen with your own voice, you can actually retain the information better, because you're so used to your own voice, and it's very similar to the voice inside your head. So I use the Cliffs voice a lot, and, so do a lot of my friends, Interestingly enough. So I recommend, hey. Try your own voice. Cliff Weitzman [00:31:05]: It's surprisingly good. Jordan Wilson [00:31:07]: Oh, I never thought about that. You know? But I also don't know, you know, having being on a a daily live stream of podcast, if I wanna hear my voice any more than I already have to hear. But maybe maybe I'll give it a try clip. Cliff Weitzman [00:31:19]: And People either really hate it or they love it. And for those who really hate it, I recommend listen with the voice of your spouse.

Using text-to-speech as professionals

Jordan Wilson [00:31:25]: Oh, okay. There we go. Alright. So We've talked about a lot here, Cliff, and and maybe maybe to wrap up. What are maybe 1 or 2 great use cases? We kind of, you you know, talked a little bit about them throughout the course of this show. But, you know, specifically for those who are trying to grow their career, to grow their business, sometimes you don't think of text to speech, Right. As that platform that can really help you grow in those areas. Maybe can you mention 1 or 2 specific use cases that can help there? Cliff Weitzman [00:31:53]: The 2 I would say, the first one is if you are in a career that requires you to learn. Right? Whether you're a doctor or a nurse or you're in the military and need to consume content , especially if it's like a manual or a book. Throw it on Speechify, and then next time you're on a commute or you're working out or you're cooking, just click play. And make sure that the speed of the listening is equal to the speed at which your mind is working. So if you have ADHD, do not listen at 1 x speed. Listen at, like, 2, 3 x speed. That's, like, the most important piece of advice that I can give is use it to unlock time that otherwise would be done. And the second thing that's actually the most important is contracts. Cliff Weitzman [00:32:27]: So if you have a real estate contract, if you have a contract with a manufacturer, If you have a contract as an actor. If you don't read your contracts, what the heck are you doing as a business professional? You always have to read your contracts. But the thing is, the thing you're looking for is the gotchas. Right? So sometimes it's a 100 page contract. Alright. Throw it in there. Click play at 500 words per minute, and just listen. And it'll take you, like, an hour, But you'll notice the gotchas, and then relisten to the portion that is the gotcha at, like, 300 words per minute. Cliff Weitzman [00:32:55]: And it's unbelievable how often I see this use case, used especially in real estate and especially in sales . And for that, you can either use the, Chrome extension or the web app for Speechify, or you can use the Mac app. They're like the the 3 best. Jordan Wilson [00:33:08]: I love that. So there you go. Before you go clone your voice on Speechify, have Snoop Dogg read their terms of and to you. Right? Yeah. Cliff Weitzman [00:33:16]: There you go. Jordan Wilson [00:33:17]: No one wants to read that that that those boring contracts and all the terms of service, but, Cliff, you bring up a good point. We should probably all be doing that. Alright, Cliff. Thank you so much for your time and telling us more about text to speech. We appreciate you coming on the show. Cliff Weitzman [00:33:30]: Perfect. Have a good one. Jordan Wilson [00:33:31]: Alright. And, hey, as a reminder, there is a lot more. If you heard something Cliff said, make sure to go to your everyday AI .com. Sign up for that free daily newsletter. We're gonna have a lot more in there about what we about and more. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you on another edition of Everyday AI. Thanks, y'all.

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As KRS-One articulated throughout his catalog and in his many teachings, “Rap is something you do, hip hop is something you live.” As the culture continues to evolve today, many feel it’s not only important, but vital to preserve and honor the fundamental elements: Graffiti, emceeing, breakdancing, deejaying and knowledge. This column called “Each One, Teach One” aims to do exactly that. It will highlight various lessons that can be passed between new and old generations alike.

The man born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. is an absolute legend. His icon status dates back years, so much so that only a handful of his day-one fans recognize him by his government name. Snoop Dogg’s famous nickname — like many impactful things in this life — was dubbed by his mother who lightheartedly joked that he looked like Snoopy from the “Peanuts” cartoon. Not only did he take such a nickname in stride, but he flipped it into both his now-iconic personal brand and an empire worth well over a reported $135 million.

The West Coast heavyweight first got his start rapping in the sixth grade and was later connected to Dr. Dre by his friend Warren G in his teenage years. While the early 1990s played host to such a fated meeting and solidified his path as someone determined to make a name for himself in the music industry, much of his success can be credited to his self-taught business savvy, ability to adapt and unrelenting drive. Snoop Dogg decided early on how he wanted to spend his time and utilize his talents as a born entertainer, a decision that has since evolved into a multifaceted career spanning over three decades.

Snoop, who has since gone on to sell over 35 million albums across the globe, didn’t rise to the revered position he is in today by sheer luck alone. In fact, quite the opposite is true, with Snoop finding ways to persevere even when the odds were stacked against him. In the early days of his career, fresh out of high school, he found himself getting into trouble with the law. He fought drug charges and was later charged with murder. He was arrested in connection with the death of a member of a rival gang who was shot and killed by Snoop’s bodyguard, a situation that could have gone irreversibly left. Instead, after being caught up in a high-profile legal battle for three years, Snoop Dogg was eventually acquitted alongside his bodyguard.

While his legal troubles didn’t end there in the slightest — with the rapper being arrested multiple times, including in 2015 for allegedly violating Sweden’s strict drug laws — Snoop’s newfound focus and determination helped separate him from the pack. With 16 studio albums under his belt and his next one I Wanna Thank Me due out later this year, Snoop Dogg’s continued success in music is just as impressive as his penchant for diversifying his personal brand, all without straying too far from what he stands for regardless of the industry or endeavor.

From his appearance in over three dozen movies and counting — all the way to his 1993 critically acclaimed debut, Doggystyle — Snoop Dogg’s authenticity, along with his work ethic and ability to resonate across generations of fans, remains the stuff of absolute legend. Naturally, there are countless lessons to be found in the example set by Snoop Dogg — ranging from marketing to recording music to trying new things. For the sake of brevity, and in trusting that one of the most epic biopics is likely in the works someday, let’s take a look at five ways Snoop Dogg inspires others to step up their game in business and in the spirit of self-betterment.

“Sometimes a loss is the best thing that can happen. It teaches you what you should have done next time.”

Snoop Dogg didn’t become Snoop Dogg overnight. None of your faves did. However, knowing the importance of being patient, especially during trying times, speaks to exactly how Snoop was able to see his vision to fruition in the first place, as well as make sure he didn’t stray from his own individual calling. Snoop’s ability to learn from his mistakes is an important area to learn from, as is his acknowledgement that while he’s been through a lot, he’s not letting anything stop him. After all, he wouldn’t be who he is — let alone where he is — if he couldn’t find a way to move past his mistakes, instead of letting them define him.

“When I’m no longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call myself Scoop Dogg.”

Snoop Dogg has mastered the art of the rebrand, all without abandoning his roots. It’s impressive to say the least. From taking on his Snoop Lion moniker while exploring making reggae music to winning over the friendship of trusted lifestyle expert Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg is full of surprises and certainly keeps it interesting. His foresight to recognize the ways in which his brand was destined to expand past music is part of what drives him to keep moving forward and makes him an interesting case study for what it means to experience longevity in the entertainment industry. Whether he is hosting a TV show centered around de-stigmatizing marijuana or moonlighting as a tech investor, Snoop Dogg’s ability to diversify his interests and wisely divvy up his time is an excellent place to look for motivational purposes.

“If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do, you have to master your craft.”

Snoop became a master of his craft by putting in the work. No shortcuts. Snoop Dogg has built a name for himself by collaborating with a who’s-who list of artists, impressively lending his talents as a featured artist on over one thousand songs. While Snoop Dogg collaborating with an artist found on a lesser tier may not technically do much for his own career, quite the opposite is true when factoring in how Snoop offering his co-sign is essentially a mutually beneficial move in terms of cultural relevance. Snoop has effortlessly secured his position as everyone’s favorite uncle, allowing him to effectively navigate through the perils of industry ageism without losing a single facet of his cool factor. After all, continuing to execute on the level in which he does is all part of exactly why he’s one of the best to ever do it.

“The most important decision I’ve made in business? The choices of people I have around me.”

Snoop Dogg doesn’t go into business with just anyone. In fact, he hasn’t shied away once from vocalizing how Kanye West’s endorsement of Donald Trump will forever rub him the wrong way. Snoop isn’t afraid to express his opinion, and does so in a manner that demands respect. Those who seek to challenge him know what’s at stake. Snoop’s ability to diversify his brand without alienating his audience wouldn’t be possible if he wasn’t selective about who he keeps around him.

“I used to be focused on being the dopest rapper in the game, and then once that became what I was, I wanted something different, and I wanted to become the best businessman in the game. I wanted to learn how to master the business like I mastered the rap.”

Of the many lessons found in Snoop’s example is his hunger to push his own limits. Simply put, he never stops learning. This allowed him to evolve into the mogul he is today. From advocating on behalf of legalization through his marijuana media company Merry Jane to investing in his own cannabis line to co-founding his own venture capital firm to starting a dog food business, no move is too small when it’s strategic. His entrepreneurial spirit is rooted in his curiosity, creativity and drive to not only survive; but thrive.

As such, Snoop Dogg’s penchant for personal growth and brand evolution can equally be celebrated and studied, encouraging the next generation of creative entrepreneurs to become their own bosses through a perfect hybrid of strategy, passion and resilience.

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Want to turn text to Snoop Dogg voices? Try those Snoop Dogg text to speech tools and tricks. Add a touch of Snoop Dogg unique style to your content creation!

A popular example of generative AI adoption is converting text to celebrity-like human speech. With AI technology, many people like to mimic the voices of celebrities and influencers to create interesting and engaging content. Snoop Dogg style AI voice is a hot selection in the lineup.

In this article, we will delve into Snoop Dogg text to speech and provide good tools and tricks for generating Snoop Dogg AI voice overs, song covers, and audio files. Get ready to bring a new level of creativity to your projects!

Snoop Dogg, born in Long Beach, California, is an international icon in the world of music, entertainment, and pop culture. Snoop Dogg rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop. With his distinctive laid-back flow, smooth delivery, and unique vocal style, he captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a dedicated fanbase.

Text-to-speech is an ingenious AI technology that allows users to create audio from text only. Based on a huge AI voice model library, many text-to-speech service providers enable users to create content with a desired person’s voice such as Donald Trump AI voice , Harry Style AI voice, and so on. Snoop Dogg text to speech AI voices are usually generated using such a tool.

The innovative AI-powered tool utilizes advanced algorithms to replicate Snoop Dogg voice, bringing a whole new level of personality and flair to any written content. Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, voice-overs, or any other audio project, use AI Snoop Dogg voice to add a touch of Snoop's smooth and iconic delivery, instantly elevating the experience.

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Speechify is a powerful AI voice generator that revolutionizes the way you interact with content. It utilizes cutting-edge technology to convert text into natural-sounding speech, transforming written words into engaging Snoop Dogg audio.

• Customization: The AI voice generator offers Snoop Dogg and a range of other voice options, allowing users to personalize audio creation experience.
• Accessibility: Speechify breaks down barriers for individuals with visual impairments and reading difficulties, making content more accessible.
• Productivity: With Speechify, you can generate speech in a hands-free way and achieve multitasking and increased productivity.
• Artificial Sound: While Speechify provides a near-human voice experience, there may be moments where the synthesized speech sounds slightly artificial.
• Language Limit: The voice generator may not support all languages, restricting its usage for English speakers

How to Use Speechify

Step 1. Install the Speechify app on your device or visit their website.

Step 2. Copy and paste the desired text or import supported documents.

Step 3. Select your preferred voice and customize settings such as speed and pitch.

Step 4. Click "Play" to listen to the synthesized speech and download the voice-over to your hard drive.

Resemble AI - Generate Snoop Dogg Text to Speech Voice-overs by Cloning

Resemble AI is an innovative platform that allows users to create realistic human-like voiceovers in seconds. Using deep learning and artificial intelligence, Resemble AI analyzes and synthesizes the distinct characteristics of Snoop Dogg voice, enabling users to create Snoop Dogg AI voice-overs that closely resemble his iconic delivery.

• Authentic Voice Replication: Resemble AI effectively captures the essence of Snoop Dogg's voice. Users can create voice-overs that closely mimic his unique style.
• Rich Emotions and Localization: Resemble AI supports a massive library of emotions and 100+ languages. Getting Snoop Dogg AI voice with Resemble AI can help establish a memorable and distinctive identity, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
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How to Use Resemble AI

Step 1. Sign up for the AI voice platform.

Step 2. Prepare the text you want to convert into a voice-over.

Step 3. Select the Snoop Dogg voice model or specific vocal characteristics you want to clone.

Step 4. Upload or input the text you wish to convert into the platform.

Step 5. Download and integrate the synthesized voice-over desired project or application.

101soundboards: Online Text to Speech Boards

101soundboards is an online platform that offers a vast collection of soundboards, allowing users to browse and play a wide range of audio clips and sound. With a user-friendly interface, it aims to provide a comprehensive collection of audio resources including Snoop Dogg text to speech voices and help users add audio flair to their content.

• Sound Library: 101soundboards offers a vast collection of soundboards, providing users with a wide variety of clips and sound effects.
• Easy Navigation: The platform features intuitive navigation and categorization, making it simple to find the desired soundboards quickly.
• Limited Editing Capabilities: The platform primarily focuses on providing pre-existing soundboards, limiting the ability to modify or edit the audio clips within the platform.

How to Use 101soundboards:

Step 1. Access the 101soundboards website.

Step 2. Select the Snoop Dogg soundboard that suits your needs or interests.

Step 3. Enter the text that you want to convert to Snoop Dogg AI voice speech.

Step 4. Hit Generate It.

Step 5. Download or share selected clips for use in your projects or entertainment purposes.

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Apart from the three platforms mentioned above, there are some other qualified tools that can bring you an amazing content creation experience with Snoop Dogg AI voices. Vidnoz AI is an advanced artificial intelligence platform. With it, you can create high-quality videos with Snoop Dogg AI voices in one minute and make Snoop Dogg talking photos with other voices. It is a good tool to drive more engaging and captivating content!

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Follow the easy step-by-step instruction for generating Snoop Dogg AI voice talking video on Vidnoz AI and see how it works.

Step 1. Sign up for a Vidnoz account now.

Step 2. Select Avatar. Click Upload my photo under the Talking Photo tab, upload a Snoop Dogg photo.

Step 3. After uploading the photo, you can change the language setting and select a preferred voice speed, then hit Generate this talking photo to start the creation.

Step 4. You can further customize the Snoop Dogg talking photo with the editing options. Don’t forget to click Generate.

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Getting Snoop Dogg's voice online for free will be finished with the tools that are mentioned above.

3. Is it possible to get Snoop Dogg's voice for my project or video using TTS?

Sure. Obtaining Snoop Dogg's voice for your project using Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology is relatively easy by using tools like Vidnoz AI, 101soundboards, Resemble AI, and Speechify.

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With text to speech ( TTS ) technology, a human-like AI voice can read your computer docs and emails aloud. While some people might want to listen to a natural sounding voice, others will prefer a characteristic voice, and no voice is more distinctive than Snoop Dogg’s. Here you’ll learn all about Speechify, the TTS app that allows you to use Snoop Dogg’s voice mail.

Speechify is one of the best text to speech apps, with millions of users worldwide. Based on artificial intelligence , this text to speech online platform enables you to have your digital files read aloud in real time, including Word docs, emails, and more. The app was initially developed to aid those with reading difficulties and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and ADHD. People with reading difficulties can enhance their reading comprehension skills thanks to text to speech technology. Over the last few years, however, this technology has extended to more creative uses, including voiceover, audiobooks, deepfakes , and more. This text to speech software has many additional speech features that are highly beneficial for content creators. The app’s API service allows you to generate voiceovers from digital text. With Speechify, you can write the content, and the app will automatically convert it to audio. Better still, you can choose between hundreds of ready to use human voices. Speechify also supports many languages other than English, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. With the voice changer tools available in the app, you can change the characteristics of the voice, such as pitch and speed, to create custom voices. Speechify is a top-notch voiceover generator that has become particularly popular among content creators. You can use speech synthesis to add a voiceover to your video presentations, social media posts, and explainer videos. Podcasters use this speech tool to translate their content into different languages. Speechify is designed to be used by people of all ages on various devices. You can use the app online on your PC and Mac computer. Installing the Safari and Chrome extension, the app will be ready to read aloud all digital content for you. Additionally, you can download the application to your mobile devices, including Android devices, iPhones, and iPad. Speechify has two memberships: free, premium. The free version gives you access to 10 high-quality reading voices. With the premium account, you’ll get over 30 voices in 20 languages and many additional features. The pricing of Speechify ranges between $139 and $199 per year.

Get celebrity voices like Snoop Dogg with Speechify

Thanks to Speechify’s advanced AI voice generation, the service can now provide natural-sounding text to speech and AI voices for celebrities. These include the famous musician and rapper Snoop Dogg, as well as actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow. Speechify is considered to be the best Snoop Dogg voice generator , allowing you to to create voice mail messages that sound just like the real Snoop Doggy Dogg himself—whether you’re sending a message to someone else or want to hear your text messages read to you in Snoop Dogg’s voice. You can even use Speechify as a Snoop Dogg narrator to help you study and learn. Can you imagine just how much more fun law school would be if Snoop Dogg was reading your notes to you? The possibilities for reading, studying, and multitasking are endless with Snoop Dogg speech from Speechify.

At Speechify, Snoop Dogg is one of the deepfake voices available to read your digital files aloud. The American rapper and actor was one of the most famous figures of the 1990s. His distinctive accent will make listening to your emails feel like he’s singing his latest chart-topping hit. For voice generators to have Snoop Dogg’s voice available, he provided sample recordings to voice cloning apps such as FakeYou. Artificial intelligence algorithms analyze and store information from the recordings provided. All that information is later used with text to speech apps to create a synthetic voice that sounds exactly like the original.

Snoop Dogg is one of the many speech voices available on the platform to read your emails aloud. If you’re looking for a famous female voice, you’ll love to have your emails read by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, among other celebrities . Install the Apple Safari or Google Chrome extension to use Speechify on your computer. If you want to use the app on your mobile devices, download Speechify from the app store. Try Speechify voiceover today and have your emails read by high-quality voices, including those of popular celebrities.

Speechify is a legitime app designed to aid people of all ages to enhance their learning experience through text to speech technology. Additionally, you can have your digital content read aloud, including text files, web content, and emails.

Yes, converting text to speech with Speechify is simple. First, you must type or upload the digital file you want to convert to audio. Then, you select the voice you want to use, and the app will automatically do the rest. Once the audio file is up to standard, you can download it to your computer and play it whenever you want.

All voices in Speechify are online and ready to use. On the left side of the screen, you’ll find the option “voices” with all the free and premium voices available. As there’s no need to download them, it won’t be necessary to delete them when you don’t want to use them anymore.

Studies show that intensity and speed have an impact on the way a message is received. Intensity-wise, moderate voices have the best sound quality. The study also showed that listeners received information better with voices at a higher speed rate.

Speechify is available in over 20 countries, including Germany, Italy, China, and more.

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Snoop Dogg Talks Olympics, ‘The Voice’ Coaching Roles: ‘I’m The People’s Champ’

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The year of the Dogg is upon us.

Hip-hop veteran Snoop Dogg  has his hand in everything right now, from cocktails to cooking shows, an international tour, movie roles, coaching spots on NBC’s The Voice and a spot on the sidelines for the world’s greatest multi-sport event, the Olympic Games .

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Announced earlier this week, the 52-year-old joins a panel for this fall’s 26th season which is rounded out by returning coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani, with the former notching her third consecutive season on the series and No Doubt singer and solo star Stefani adding yet another notch with her eighth go-round.

“If you know anything about me you know I love all forms of music,” he says of his pivot to the musical chairs of The Voice. “So this is a great opportunity for me to show that I really understand music. And be a real coach and really give direction to some of these artists that can be today’s next big thing.”

Snoop insists, “I’m not one-sided, I’m not just for you. I’m for everybody. I’m the people’s champ.”

Before the gun goes off in the French capital, Snoop will embark on a Canadia-exclusive trek this June with fellow G-Funk trailblazers Warren G and DJ Quik, for the Cali to Canada Tour . “We’ll be doing what we do,” he tells Fallon, “representing that west coast hip-hop and giving up a great show.”

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NBCUniversal's cable networks set their lineups for 2024-25, with a host of unscripted titles and a sole new scripted series on Syfy.

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NBCUniversal’s cable networks have set their plans for the 2024-25 season, and they involve a whole lot of Real Housewives .

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Bravo’s sole new series is called Making It in Manhattan , about a group of friends — some from well-known families, others looking to make their own names — in New York. It’s also developing a show with the working title On Safari , a Below Deck -ish concept following the guides who work for a luxury tour company in South Africa. Chrissy Teigen is among the executive producers of the latter project.

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