“Audiobox is our new foundational research model for sound generation,” Mita said.
Audiobox can generate sounds and sound effects using a combination of voice inputs and natural language text prompts, making it easy to generate custom audio for a wide range of use cases.
An interactive demo of the Audiobox template provides access to a range of elements, including audio descriptions, sound effect generation, audio editing, and more.
The main use case is to generate a special voice based on text prompts.
Meta provided some basic elements of the Audiobox test, including the text-to-speech process, which allows you to generate a special voice based on any text input.Meta provides two voices for use in the demo, Alice or Emily, which gives you an idea of what the process can do in terms of translating private text into alternative audio streams.
You can also add special sounds to your sample, based on text prompts.
There is an option to create your own voice, and the results are very good and very accurate, which could be a major concern in terms of potential misuse, although Meta does make you agree to a set of terms and conditions of use before trying it.Audiobox is the latest model in Meta's growing list of generative artificial intelligence tools, which are scheduled to see different use cases in their applications over the next year.
AI development is moving quickly, and Meta wants to keep up. Meta continues to build security standards, though it is alarming that it makes such tools widely available, even with terms of service attached.
Other uses
In addition to the applications mentioned above, Meta's AI audio generation tools could also be used for other purposes, such as:
- Virtual reality: The tools could be used to create realistic and immersive audio experiences for virtual reality applications.
- Augmented reality: The tools could be used to create realistic and engaging audio experiences for augmented reality applications.
- Education: The tools could be used to create educational audio experiences that are more engaging and effective than traditional educational materials.
Conclusion
Meta's AI audio generation tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we create and consume audio. The tools are still in development, but they have the potential to be used in a variety of applications, from podcasts and audiobooks to virtual reality and augmented reality.