OK, so this strays a little from the junto brief, but this is where things led!

My field recording ended up being a noodling around on a SW radio dial, avoiding actual voices as much as possible ... The  resulting recording went through (iZotope RX) speech-to-text, which created the crazy text copied below.  That text then became the basis for the (Google) AI 'vocal', which inspired the final track ... a kind of bendy AI rap ... The SW radio recording is still in there somewhere as well ...

Here's the transcription of what the speech-to-text 'heard' - follow along! The track goes through the complete text twice:

ctured 

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that yougoing on 

sayin 

itn't 

hbs 

and i thought it in 

no one d'artagnan offer you there said is 

isled on the he said to missus ellivoice i followed with england is now indeed one of masks thou some otherwise if i think employed having his 

eyes on women soon none of the orange do past for battle but it white 

allwith a black beyond oil the touch of the touch of mitya felt a thought he 

you're just a little fairy and osborne 

ilie 

i'm still 

you'll 

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Paper view by NotebookLM for paper https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.00037 (2024) Moshi: a speech-text foundation model for real-time dialogue.

It is the 2nd version supposed to be more technical then previous one

Paper review - Moshi_ a speech-text foundation model for real-time dialogue V2

Hello everyone, and welcome back to AI Tech News Today. It is December fourth, two thousand twenty-four, and as always, we've got a roundup of some fascinating developments in the world of artificial intelligence. Let’s dive right in!

first up, things are getting better in AI video. Justine Moore from Venture Twins noted that just one year ago, we struggled to produce even a few seconds of coherent motion in AI-generated video. Fast forward to today, and we now have consistently realistic characters with controllable movements and facial expressions. This leap in technology is changing the landscape, making it easier to create engaging video content with AI.

next, ElevenLabs is making waves by democratizing conversational voice AI for businesses. Their new platform allows companies to deploy AI-powered voice agents in just a few clicks. It combines speech-to-text, natural language processing, and text-to-speech capabilities, supporting 32 languages. This means businesses can engage with customers worldwide in their native tongue, leading to more personalized and interactive experiences. With low latency and advanced features, this could significantly enhance customer service operations.

on to a new frontier in coding. Recently, the YouTube show "The Next Wave" put four new AI coding tools to the test: Bolt, V0, Replit, and Websim. The results were a mixed bag. While some tools impressed with their ability to create effective web solutions, others... well, let’s just say they left much to be desired. Curious about their findings? You can catch the full review on their channel.

finally, World Labs, co-founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, has unveiled an exciting project: an AI system that transforms a single image into an interactive 3D scene. Unlike other systems relying on static models, their technology generates modifiable and explorable environments in real-time. This capability could have significant implications for industries such as gaming and film, providing new ways for audiences to engage with content.

That’s all for today! Stay tuned for more exciting news and developments in artificial intelligence. Always remember, in this rapidly evolving field, staying informed is key. Until next time!

December 2024: Breakthroughs in AI Video, Voice Technology, Coding Tools, and 3D Scene Creation Transforming Content Creation

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