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Peak XV in talks to back Ringg AI as voice AI gains attention: Sources

Peak XV Partners is reportedly leading a $10 million funding round for Bengaluru-based voice AI startup Ringg AI, highlighting investor enthusiasm for the technology. This move underscores the growing recognition of voice AI beyond call centers, with investors now segmenting the market into various applications. The trend signals a significant…

The Economic Times

From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks

News on AI and audiobooks is coming thick and fast. Australia-based audiobook producer Bolinda recently announced it will create a “bespoke” AI clone of romance bestseller Barbara Cartland’s voice, in partnership with her estate. (She died in 2000.)

The Conversation

Peak XV, Activate in talks to invest in Silicon Valley AI dictation startup Wispr Flow

Founded by Stanford graduates Tanay Kothari and Sahaj Garg, Wispr Flow develops a voice dictation tool that allows users to speak into apps and workflows instead of typing. The latest funding is likely to nearly triple its valuation to $2 billion, per people in the know.

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Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence hunting

Happy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

Activate picks stake in ElevenLabs in first global growth-stage AI bet

Venture capital firm Activate has made its first global growth-stage AI investment in ElevenLabs. This New York-based voice AI company considers India a key market. Activate will partner with ElevenLabs in India to strengthen enterprise relationships and offer early-stage Indian startups access to its voice infrastructure. ElevenLabs is experiencing rapid…

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21-Year-Old Texas Student Builds AI OnlyFans Model Using $400 MacBook — Earns $43,000 in a Month

A 21-year-old student allegedly created an AI-generated OnlyFans persona, earning $43,000 in a month. Explore the viral story's impact on digital deception, AI technology, and online fraud.

International Business Times UK

I couldn't stand ChatGPT’s voice — so I made a better one that I can play back any time

After weeks of ChatGPT's robotic tone giving me a headache, I finally found a way to make it sound indistinguishable from a real person. Here is the exact setup I used.

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Family of Eric Dane 'saddened' by Oscars In Memoriam snub

The family of late Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane were "saddened" the star wasn't featured in the Oscars In Memoriam segment, but they understood the situation.

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Eric Dane to be remembered with public memorial

Eric Dane will be honoured with a public memorial following his death last month, though the details have yet to be announced.

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Eric Dane’s ex-girlfriend still 'processing' his death

Eric Dane’s ex-girlfriend is still “processing” his “awful” death last month following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey have licensed their voices to AI — but not every ‘iconic’ voice on the platform can consent

ElevenLabs is turning celebrity voices into licensed products — but the real cost goes far beyond your audiobook.

TechRadar

Rebecca Gayheart speaks out following Eric Dane's death

Rebecca Gayheart and her daughters are still "in a state of shock" following Eric Dane's death two weeks ago.

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I built an AI assistant with its own phone number in 10 minutes — here’s how

AI is moving off your screen and onto the phone line. ElevenLabs’ new platform means anyone can build a conversational agent with a dedicated number.

Tom’s Guide

How to spot AI-generated images and online content during the 2026 primary elections

Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.

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Groundbreaking AI helps musician who lost his voice sing again

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Musician who lost voice to motor neurone disease is now able to sing again

MND left Patrick Darling unable to sing after being diagnosed aged 29. But a groundbreaking AI tool has been able to recreate his singing voice

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Is it possible to develop AI without the US?

Tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta to collectively invest $600bn on artificial intelligence this year

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Liza Minnelli pushes back at criticism over use of AI on her new song

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Liza Minnelli clarifies how much AI was used in her new song: ‘Trolls didn’t bother to read the truth’

Song features AI-created arrangement with Minnelli contributing spoken lines

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Liza Minnelli uses AI to release first new music in 13 years

Singing legend heralds ‘new tools in service of expression’, on compilation that also features an Art Garfunkel song using AI-generated piano backing

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'Alright, alright, alright': Matthew McConaughey just trademarked himself to fight AI misuse

Matthew McConaughey is trademarking parts of his identity to push back against AI deepfakes. Here’s why the move matters as AI misuse grows.

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When AI recreates the female voice, it also rewrites who gets heard

Voice cloning technology platforms like ElevenLabs allow anyone to replicate a voice using just a few seconds of audio, for a small fee. These technologies are reshaping cultural and artistic expression.

Benzinga

Matthew McConaughey Cloning Himself: ElevenLabs Shakes Up Hollywood With Star-Studded AI Marketplace

Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have signed deals with voice-cloning startup ElevenLabs, allowing the company to use AI-generated versions of their iconic voices.

International Business Times UK

Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine Just Approved AI Clones of Their Voices: How Will This Affect Hollywood?

Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have approved AI-generated versions of their voices through ElevenLabs, raising questions about the future of celebrity work and creative control in Hollywood.

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Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey partner with ElevenLabs for AI voice cloning

Oscar-winning actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey have partnered with voice-cloning company ElevenLabs

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