Voice Talent in the Age of AI

09/30/20 • 28 min

AI and automation are dramatically shifting the nature of work. Voice narration has long been an area targeted for automation. Using computer voices is seen as an easy way to reducing timing and costs associated with the narration of content. However, there is a distinct difference in both the quality and efficacy of human voice talent across many applications. Christi Bowen, Voice Actor, joins us to discuss the implications of AI and automation on voice talent as an industry. Christi also shares her insights on the value of human voice talent and the innate characteristics that simply can't be automated.

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"I don't think we can ever necessarily be replaced because to create that AI, that automated voice, it has to start with a real human voice."

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"I don't think we can ever necessarily be replaced because to create that AI, that automated voice, it has to start with a real human voice."

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Sharpening your leadership skills is something anyone in a leadership role should be continuously working on. But what are the most important skills? Numerous skills make up a good leader. How do you decide where to focus? Join us as Skip shares his thoughts on the essential skill for leaders in the #futureofwork.

"I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it." Maya Angelou

Question for you: What (do you think) is the essential skill for future leaders?

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Article referenced:

Five reasons empathy is the most important leadership skill

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https://intechideas.com/critical-leaderships-skills-for-the-future-of-work/

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