ElevenLabs AI Speech Classifier: Elevating Safety Standards for AI-generated Audio Content

The Rise of Generative AI

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Generative AI has revolutionized the production of images, texts, and sound clips, making them frequently comparable to human-generated content. At ElevenLabs, we're enthusiastic about these technologies' potential to catalyze creativity and broaden accessibility. However, we also understand the imperative of utilizing these advancements responsibly. To truly leverage their advantages, it's essential to build solid frameworks ensuring their ethical and safe application. At ElevenLabs, our dedication lies in taking significant strides towards introducing protective measures and championing educational campaigns that encourage the conscientious use of generative AI.

AI Speech Classifier: Advancing Towards Transparent AI

We are excited to unveil our latest innovation: the AI Speech Classifier. This pioneering verification tool allows you to submit any audio clip and determine if it was produced using ElevenLabs AI-generated sound.

The introduction of the AI Speech Classifier marks a significant advancement in our quest to establish reliable tracking for AI-created media. Through this release, we aim to strengthen our pledge to uphold transparency within the realm of generative media.

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Mechanism and Known Limitations

The sound produced by our system carries distinct, recognizable features. When you introduce an audio sample to the AI Speech Classifier, our algorithm scrutinizes it for these traits. It can then ascertain if the audio was crafted using our platform. Presently, we achieve >99% accuracy for untouched input. However, if the audio faced Codec or reverb modifications, our Classifier's accuracy stands at over 90%. The accuracy diminishes further with extensive post-processing. The inclusion of extra audio tracks can also skew results.

We're perpetually refining our model to recognize a wider array of audio alterations, and we anticipate better detection rates in the future.

Experience the initial version of our Classifier firsthand:

AI Speech Classifier

Initial Launch and Call for Input

Today, we're unveiling our tool to the public. We understand the criticality of empowering the larger community to identify AI-generated content. Furthermore, we're enthusiastic about partnering with those interested in deeper API integration and improving the tool's utility.

In upcoming versions, we aim to expand the tool’s detection scope to encompass audio from various platforms. We encourage fellow AI enterprises to join hands with us in developing a holistic approach to pinpoint all AI audio creations. If a partnership or integration sparks your interest, we'd love to hear from you.

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A Proactive Stand against Malicious Use of AI

At the forefront of AI innovations, we believe it's our duty to champion education, endorse safe practices, and maintain clarity in the domain of generative audio. We strive to ensure these technologies are not just universally available but also fortified against misuse. With the introduction of the AI Speech Classifier, we're offering tools that complement our broader educational initiatives, such as our guide on ethically and legally using Voice Cloning.

At ElevenLabs, our mission is crafting secure instruments that foster outstanding content creation. We're confident that our position as an entity enables us to establish and uphold safeguards often missing in open-source platforms. Through today's launch, we also hope to equip enterprises and institutions, allowing them to harness our research and technology to strengthen their own protective measures.

Two Free Regenerations with Speech Synthesis: Perfecting Your Audio with Ease

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Creating the perfect audio output can sometimes be a challenge, especially when working with AI-powered Text to Speech (TTS) and Speech to Speech (STS) tools. Slight adjustments in settings can make a significant difference in achieving the desired style or tone. To help you fine-tune your audio without additional costs, our platform now offers two free regenerations for both TTS and STS. This feature allows you to make minor tweaks and adjustments, ensuring that your audio is just right.

What You Need to Know

Here’s a quick guide on how the free regenerations work and what you should keep in mind:

• Adjust Voice Settings Only: The free regenerations allow you to adjust the voice setting sliders, which control factors like pitch, speed, and emphasis. However, the prompt (for TTS), the file (for STS), the selected voice, and the model must remain unchanged. This limitation ensures that your adjustments are focused on refining the existing output rather than creating a completely new audio file.
• Time Constraint: The original generation must have been created within the last two hours for you to be eligible for the free regenerations. This time frame ensures that you’re working with the most recent settings and adjustments are made promptly.
• Avoid Page Refreshing: To maintain the ability to regenerate, avoid refreshing the page after generating your original audio. Refreshing may reset the regeneration option, and you could lose access to the free adjustment feature.
• Website-Only Feature: Free regenerations are exclusive to Speech Synthesis via the website. This feature does not apply to Projects or when using the API, ensuring it is most accessible to direct users of the platform.

How It Works

Here’s how you can use the free regeneration feature step-by-step:

1. Generate Speech: When you first enter your text prompt or upload your speech file, you will see the ‘Generate speech’ button. Clicking this will create your initial audio output.
2. Regenerate Speech: After generating your audio, a ‘Regenerate speech’ button will appear. By hovering over this button, you can view how many free regenerations remain. This feature gives you a quick view of your available adjustments without having to navigate away from your work.
3. Adjust Settings and Regenerate: If you’re not satisfied with the first output or want to try a different style, use the voice setting sliders to tweak the pitch, speed, or other available adjustments. Hit ‘Regenerate speech’ to create a new version with your updated settings.
4. Exhausting Free Regenerations: Once you have used your two free regenerations, the option will revert to ‘Generate speech,’ and the system will display the number of credits required for additional generations. This transparent approach ensures you are aware of any costs before proceeding.

Why Free Regenerations Matter

1. Flexibility in Audio Creation: AI-generated audio isn’t always perfect on the first try. Free regenerations provide you with the flexibility to refine your output, ensuring it meets your exact needs without extra costs.
2. No Added Costs for Minor Changes: Minor tweaks can be crucial for perfecting the tone or style of a voiceover, but paying for each small change can add up. The two free regenerations remove this barrier, allowing you to adjust freely within the set parameters.
3. Enhanced User Experience: By enabling users to tweak their audio outputs easily, the platform enhances the overall user experience. This feature empowers you to experiment and find the right settings without feeling constrained by cost concerns.
4. Quick and Convenient Adjustments: The regeneration process is seamless and straightforward, designed to let you quickly adjust settings and generate a new version. It’s especially useful when working against tight deadlines, as it speeds up the audio refinement process.