I Cloned My Voice Using AI

Apple's latest innovation, Personal Voice, promises to revolutionize how we interact with our devices by enabling them to replicate our own voices. The feature, released as part of iOS 17, allows your phone to generate a version of your voice that can read any text you type. Here's how I tested it out and what I found.

Getting Started with Personal Voice

To begin with, you need to spend approximately 15 minutes reading a series of randomized sentences and phrases. This allows the feature to learn the intricacies of your voice. After completing this vocal training, I received a notification that my personal voice had finished processing.

To access the Personal Voice feature:

Open the Settings app.
Scroll down to Accessibility.
Scroll down again and click on Personal Voice.

Testing the Feature

Once set up, using the feature is straightforward. You simply triple-tap the power button to open Live Speech, where you can type in any text, and your AI-generated voice will speak it.

Here’s my first test run:

"Hi, my name is Nathan and this is my generated voice. How do I sound?"

The result was surprisingly good. Although not perfect, the voice clearly attempted to replicate my unique tone and inflection.

Who Is This Feature For?

Currently, Apple primarily markets this feature for individuals with medical disabilities, providing them an opportunity to have their phone speak for them. However, it's easy to see how this could be useful for a wider audience.

So, are you planning to try this out? Let me know in the comments!

Keywords

Apple
iOS 17
Personal Voice
AI-generated voice
Accessibility
Live Speech
Medical disabilities

FAQ

Q: What is the new feature Apple released with iOS 17?

A: The new feature is called Personal Voice, which creates an AI-generated version of your own voice to read any text you type in.

Q: How long does it take to set up Personal Voice?

A: The initial setup, where you read a series of random sentences and phrases, takes about 15 minutes.

Q: How do I access the Personal Voice feature?

A: Go to Settings, scroll down to Accessibility, then scroll down again and click on Personal Voice.

Q: How do I use the generated voice?

A: Triple-tap the power button to open Live Speech, then type any text, and your AI-generated voice will speak it.

Q: Who is this feature primarily designed for?

A: This feature is primarily for individuals with medical disabilities, to help them communicate more effectively.