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Suno has launched version 5.5 of its AI music model, shifting focus from pure fidelity improvements to user‑driven customization. The update introduces three new tools—Voices, My Taste, and Custom Models—that let creators train the system on their own vocal timbre, learn individual genre preferences, and tailor the model to specific music catalogs. While My Taste is available to all users, Voices and Custom Models are limited to Pro and Premier subscribers. The rollout promises a more personal and controllable AI‑generated music experience. Ler mais

Researchers from Tianjin University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that while listeners often fail to consciously distinguish real human speech from synthetic AI voices, their brains begin to tag subtle acoustic differences after brief exposure. Using EEG caps, the study revealed early neural responses that separate real and AI speech within milliseconds, highlighting a gap between unconscious perception and conscious decision‑making. The findings suggest the auditory system is already adapting to AI‑generated voices, offering hope for future tools that could help people translate these neural cues into reliable detection of deepfake audio. Ler mais

AI startup Tavus has released a second‑generation AI Santa that can see users' facial expressions, remember past conversations, and even perform tasks like web searches and drafting emails. The platform, called a Tavus PAL, lets families chat via text, phone or video and includes content filters, mental‑health resource links, and data‑deletion options. Founder and CEO Hassaan Raza reports heavy user engagement, with many spending hours with the virtual Santa. While the experience aims to be family‑friendly, experts note concerns about children’s ability to distinguish AI from a real person and the broader impact of prolonged AI interaction. Ler mais

ElevenLabs has introduced an online marketplace that lets companies license AI‑generated replicas of famous voices for advertising and other content. The platform connects brands with the owners of iconic vocal talent, offering a consent‑based, performer‑first licensing model. Voices are created using cloning technology or synthetic reconstruction from archival recordings, and the initial catalog features 28 verified figures ranging from historical icons like Mark Twain to living celebrities such as Michael Caine. Ler mais

AI-driven impersonation scams are exploding, using voice cloning and deepfake video to mimic trusted individuals. Criminals target victims through phone calls, video meetings, messages, and emails, often creating urgent requests for money or confidential information. Experts advise slowing down, verifying identities, and adding multi‑factor authentication to protect against these sophisticated attacks. The rise is driven by improved technology, lower costs, and broader accessibility, affecting both consumers and corporations. Ler mais