According to TIME, Dąbkowski developed a startup that can clone voices using just a few minutes of audio, generating realistic speech in 29 languages.
Dąbkowski, who holds an MPhil in Advanced Computer Science from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Engineering from the University of Oxford, previously worked as a software engineer at Google.
In partnership with Polish native Mateusz Staniszewski, a specialist in implementation strategies from Palantir, Dąbkowski's venture has rapidly become a major player in the audio industry.
Innovative voice cloning technology
Valued at $1.1 billion, ElevenLabs, founded just two years ago, has collaborated with prominent brands like HarperCollins and TIME.
TIME magazine notes that ElevenLabs' model is more robust, has lower latency, and offers higher quality than its competitors.
In early 2024, ElevenLabs secured $80 million in funding, including investment from the renowned Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, as reported by the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita.
AI pioneer tackles misuse risks
Dąbkowski anticipates that their model will soon reach a “quality ceiling,” making it indistinguishable from human voices.
While the tool holds significant potential for applications such as dubbing, it also raises concerns about misuse for creating deepfakes and spreading misinformation.
Despite these risks, Dąbkowski assures that ElevenLabs closely monitors and tracks all voice generations.
However, the rapid advancements in AI and open-source technologies continue to present challenges in managing these risks.
Source: TIME Magazine
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