Today, we are excited to share with you the latest development in the world of AI – the release of OpenVoice, an open-source voice cloning technology by MyShell. This groundbreaking AI was developed through a collaboration between MIT, Tsinghua University, and MyShell, a Canadian startup. OpenVoice offers unparalleled speed and accuracy in voice cloning, using just seconds of audio to replicate a voice with granular control over tone, emotion, accent, rhythm, and more.
In a recent post on their official X account, MyShell announced the release of the OpenVoice algorithm as open-source technology. This means that users now have the ability to replicate voices with astonishing detail and customizable vocal nuances, all from a brief audio snippet. The unveiling of OpenVoice on January 2, 2024, was accompanied by a research paper explaining its development. Trial access to this innovative voice cloning solution is available via the MyShell web app and HuggingFace, an open platform for AI development.
Today, we proudly open source our OpenVoice algorithm, embracing our core ethos – AI for all.
Experience it now: https://t.co/zHJpeVpX3t. Clone voices with unparalleled precision, with granular control of tone, from emotion to accent, rhythm, pauses, and intonation, using just a… pic.twitter.com/RwmYajpxOt
— MyShell (@myshell_ai) January 2, 2024
OpenVoice operates on dual AI frameworks – a text-to-speech model and a tone converter – trained on thousands of audio samples from various languages and accents. This allows for the creation of highly nuanced voice clones with minimal computational resources. MyShell, founded in 2023 with a $5.6 million seed investment, has quickly gained traction with over 400,000 users. Their platform offers a decentralized hub for AI-native applications, complete with unique AI characters, an animated GIF creator, and text-based RPGs.
While making OpenVoice open-source, MyShell retains a revenue model through subscriptions for their web app and charges for bot promotions and AI training data. This groundbreaking technology has already caught the attention of industry leaders, as the digital crossroads for tech leaders to explore and transact in groundbreaking enterprise technology. And it’s not just industry giants taking notice – OpenVoice has also been featured on Contxto, the leading website for entrepreneurship, venture capital, and technology in Latin America, and Artificial Intelligence News.
The potential applications for OpenVoice are endless – from enhancing virtual assistants and chatbots to creating more realistic and personalized voiceovers for entertainment and marketing purposes. With this open-source technology, MyShell aims to advance the development of AI while maintaining their core ethos of “AI for all.” We are excited to see the impact that OpenVoice will have on the world of AI and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates on this revolutionary technology from MyShell.