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Meta is set to announce celebrity voice options for its AI chatbot, featuring stars like Judi Dench and John Cena, at this week’s Meta Connect conference.
Meta Platforms has agreed deals with several prominent actors, including Judi Dench, Keegan-Michael Key, John Cena, Kristen Bell, and Awkwafina to voice its Meta AI chatbot, as reported by Reuters. Users will soon be able to choose from the voices of five celebrities alongside various generic options.
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The audio capabilities will be revealed at the Meta Connect conference, which begins tomorrow, September 25. Additionally, Meta will introduce an initial version of its augmented-reality glasses and discuss other hardware, including Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which will feature an audio version of the Meta AI chatbot.
The celebrity voices are set to launch this week in the U.S. and other English-speaking regions on Meta’s apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, according to the source speaking to Reuters.
Meta’s Rivalry with Other Tech Giants
Meta’s assistant currently supports text chats and image generation. Last year, the company launched chatbot “characters” modeled after celebrities like Dwyane Wade and Paris Hilton, but the initiative failed to attract significant user interest. Meta has since shifted focus to AI Studio, allowing content creators to develop chatbot versions of themselves.
Other chatbots, like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, have already introduced voice features. ChatGPT offers five lifelike voices, with Plus subscribers gaining access to an advanced mode featuring a single, more natural voice. Meanwhile, Google Gemini is rolling out voice chat for Advanced subscribers, offering 10 voice options.
In May, OpenAI unveiled an audio feature for its chatbot, but faced controversy when Scarlett Johansson alleged it eerily resembled her voice, despite her refusal to participate.
Meta, in its competition with other tech giants, is enhancing chatbot features and incorporating AI across its platforms. However, the company has encountered challenges in securing partnerships, attracting top talent, and addressing ethical concerns related to AI and data privacy.
