The reason I am looking for something, is because a friend of mine died of cancer, but left some voice samples, and I want to narrate an audiobook for his kids in his voice.
In general, though, I agree, the legitimate use cases for something like this seem relatively minor compared to the illegitimate use cases. However, the technology is here, and simply depriving every one of it isn't going to stop the scammers, as has already been evidenced. In my opinion, the best thing for us to do is to rapidly get to a place where everybody knows that you cannot trust the voice on the other end anymore, as it could be cloned. Fortunately, the best way to accomplish that is also the same way that we allow average people to benefit from the technology: make it widely available
> In my opinion, the best thing for us to do is to rapidly get to a
place where everybody knows that you cannot trust the voice on the
other end anymore,
Strongly agree with this. Sadly I don't think that transition to
default distrust of voice will be rapid. We are wired at quite a low
level to respond to voice emotionally. which bypasses our rational
scepticism and vigilance. That's why this is a rather big win for the
tricksters.
In general, though, I agree, the legitimate use cases for something like this seem relatively minor compared to the illegitimate use cases. However, the technology is here, and simply depriving every one of it isn't going to stop the scammers, as has already been evidenced. In my opinion, the best thing for us to do is to rapidly get to a place where everybody knows that you cannot trust the voice on the other end anymore, as it could be cloned. Fortunately, the best way to accomplish that is also the same way that we allow average people to benefit from the technology: make it widely available