Spotify using AI to clone and translate podcasters’ voices

Spotify using AI to clone and translate podcasters’ voices

Spotify has unveiled a remarkable new feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that translates a podcast into multiple languages using the same voices of those in the show. It’s been made possible partly by OpenAI’s just-released voice generation technology that needs only a few seconds of listening to replicate a voice. Spotify said the feature …

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Spotify may make this popular free feature paid

Spotify may make this popular free feature paid

Music-streaming company Spotify is reportedly set to make one of its popular free features paid-only. Reports suggest that the Swedish music streaming company is testing to make in-app lyrics a premium-only feature. Several Spotify users have reported that they noticed that in-app lyrics, which pop up under the playing song, are now locked under a …

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Spotify testing removal of popular feature from free tier

Spotify testing removal of popular feature from free tier

If you use Spotify’s ad-supported tier and love using the app to check out the lyrics of the songs you listen to, an unpleasant surprise could be coming your way. Why? Because the company is experimenting with making lyrics a premium-only feature. In recent days, a number of Spotify users on the ad tier noticed …

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Apple Attempts to Deflect EU Antitrust Accusations Stemming from Spotify’s Grievance

Apple Attempts to Deflect EU Antitrust Accusations Stemming from Spotify’s Grievance

Apple will defend itself against a revised EU antitrust charge on Friday, addressing allegations that it prevents music streaming companies like Spotify from informing users about alternative purchasing options outside of its App Store. The company will present its arguments during a closed hearing in Brussels, attended by senior officials from the European Commission and …

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