what is voice cloning > [!ai]+ AI > > Voice cloning is a technology that allows for the creation of a synthetic voice that closely mimics a real person's voice. This involves using advanced machine learning algorithms and AI techniques to analyze and replicate the unique characteristics, intonations, and nuances of an individual's speech. The process typically includes: > 1. **Data Collection:** Gathering audio samples of the person's voice. The more data available, the more accurate the clone will be. Currently, high quality cloning is possible with as little as a few minutes of data. > 2. **Training:** Feeding these samples into a neural network or deep learning model that learns to replicate the vocal patterns. > 3. **Synthesis:** Generating new speech that sounds like it was spoken by the original person, using text-to-speech (TTS) technology. > Voice cloning can be used for various applications, including virtual assistants, personalized customer service experiences, content creation, and accessibility tools for individuals who have lost their ability to speak. > ElevenLabs is one of the companies working on advanced voice cloning technologies, offering tools and platforms to create highly realistic synthetic voices for different uses. see [[../tools/ElevenLabs|ElevenLabs]]