Voice Cloning and Speech Generation with AI Training Course

Introduction to Speech Synthesis and Voice Cloning

• An overview of text-to-speech (TTS) and neural voice synthesis
• Distinguishing between voice cloning and speech generation: use cases and limitations
• Key architectures: Tacotron, WaveNet, FastSpeech, and VITS

Utilizing Commercial Platforms

• Working with ElevenLabs and Resemble AI
• Processes for voice creation, cloning, and editing
• API integration and text-to-speech workflows

Development with Open-Source Tools

• Installation and configuration of Coqui TTS
• Training custom voices and managing datasets
• Generating speech with precise control over pitch, speed, and emotion

Data Preparation and Voice Dataset Management

• Acquisition and cleaning of voice samples
• Segmenting, labeling, and aligning transcripts
• Ethical sourcing and obtaining voice consent

Application Integration

• Embedding TTS functionality into websites and applications
• Designing IVR systems and interactive chatbots
• Generating synthetic dialogue for video and gaming contexts

Quality and Realism Evaluation

• Application of MOS (Mean Opinion Score) and intelligibility testing
• Managing expressiveness and prosody
• Comparative analysis of latency, fidelity, and realism

Ethical, Legal, and Governance Frameworks

• Addressing deepfake risks and ensuring responsible usage
• Implications of consent, attribution, and copyright
• Navigating regulatory requirements and organizational policies

Summary and Next Steps