According to the editor of Downcodes, Meta is planning to introduce the voices of many well-known actors and Internet celebrities into its artificial intelligence products, which may be released as soon as September at the Meta Connect conference. The news comes from multiple media reports that Meta may cooperate with top Hollywood agencies to give its AI digital assistant products a more attractive user experience.
According to multiple media reports, social media giant Meta is actively negotiating to introduce the voices of many well-known actors and Internet celebrities to its artificial intelligence products. This new feature may be unveiled as soon as this September's Meta Connect conference.
Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter, that Meta was in contact with top Hollywood talent agencies in the hope of reaching a deal as soon as possible. It is reported that many stars such as Judi Dench, Keegan-Michael Key and Awkwafina may become spokespersons for Meta AI products. The New York Times reported that these celebrity voices will be used in a digital assistant product called MetaAI.
According to people familiar with the matter, Meta is willing to pay millions of dollars for each contracted actor. The contracts are said to be temporary and actors can choose whether to renew after their contracts expire. Meta plans to apply these AI voices in its social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and products such as Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Industry insiders pointed out that unlike traditional celebrity voice navigation, the new generation of AI technology has made great progress in imitating human voices. If Meta's AI assistant can achieve the same functionality as the regular version, this celebrity voice experience may be more natural and engaging.
As of press time, Meta has not yet issued an official response to this matter. As the Meta Connect conference in September approaches, the industry will pay close attention to Meta’s latest trends in the AI field.
Meta’s move may trigger a new competitive landscape in the AI field. It is worth looking forward to whether the celebrity effect can bring significant improvements to Meta AI products. The editor of Downcodes will continue to pay attention to the progress of the incident and bring you the latest reports in a timely manner.