The Best Use Cases For Deep Fake Voices

Much has been said about deep fake technology in recent times, and it is a subject which raises ethical concerns both in terms of its effect on misinformation and how it could impact certain industries. Whilst this technology certainly can have dangerous applications, it's also important to consider the many positive applications of deep fake technology.  In this article we break down some of the best use cases for deep fake voices.

Medical Applications

For sufferers of certain conditions such as motor neuron disease, or Huntington's disease, deep fake voice technology can allow them to clone their voice and preserve it before they lose the physical ability to speak.  This can greatly help to improve their quality of life, and allow them to retain their ability to communicate as their condition progresses. Being able to converse verbally also helps to build trust between patients and carers.

Video Content

The video production industry is currently going through a technological revolution that will change the way that many processes are done. Nowhere is this more true than when applied to voice and dialogue within video. Deep fake voices and voice cloning have several benefits for video production. Firstly, using a deep fake voice allows the possibility of altering a video transcript in post-production. This can greatly save time and money that would have been needed to facilitate re-shoots. For independent video creators this can allow them to produce more videos, and offers greater flexibility when it comes to making content. Another area where deep fake voices can be very beneficial is in dubbing for video and film. Deep fake voices will allow for films to be dubbed into foreign languages at a lower overall cost. This can allow for independent films to be seen by a much wider audience, as filmmakers can distribute their work globally rather than just in their native language. 

Mass Communication

Deep fake voice technology will bring many benefits to mass communications as it can allow for communications to be broadcast in many different languages. This can be a very powerful tool for positivity if used by charities to help them gain more support for their cause. Take the example linked below. Thanks to deep fake voice technology this campaign is able to have a much higher impact, as now viewers can connect with the message in their own language. This means that charities can leverage the popularity of well-known figures such as sportspeople, whilst not being limited by the language that the person speaks.

As well as the example given above, deep fake voices can also be used to quickly broadcast medical information in local language following a natural disaster such as an earthquake or flood.

Education

The impact of AI and deep fake voice technology on the world of education is surely going to be massive.  When applied to a classroom, deep fake voice technology could be used to help students connect with the subject more deeply. If you imagine a history lesson covering the ancient Greeks, we could use deep fake voices to bring to life the voices of historical figures such as plato, socrates etc. This may be a more engaging form of learning than simply reading through textbooks. Deep fake voices can also  be utilised in online courses and interactive educational content. The voices could guide the learner through the course materials, and also ask questions and have a dialogue with the learner. This would be especially useful for people who are learning a foreign language. Deep fake voice technology could be used to help people master certain pronunciations  and to have practice conversations that use new words and phrases.

Entertainment

When used tastefully, deep fake voices can be used to create humorous and entertaining video content that can bring a smile to people's faces. One area where we are already seeing this happen is in YouTube videos that feature iconic video game characters to read famous literary works. In the example below we have the voice of Master Chief from Halo reading Sun Tzu's The Art Of War. 

Whilst deep fake technology certainly presents challenges and threats, as explored in this article there are also many areas in which it can be used in a positive manner. Hopefully this article has opened your eyes to some of the potential benefits of this technology that you may not have previously considered. If you enjoyed checking out this article please share it with a friend!