The Latest Breaking News from ElevenLabs

Employers want your Slack DMs to be public so AI can learn from them

One company even turned public messaging into a friendly competition among executives

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Lawyers square off in fight over voice data used to train AI

Ross Kimbarovsky of Loevy & Loevy is representing the plaintiffs - a group of journalists, podcasters and audiobook narrators - in the proposed class action lawsuits. He said each of the defendants faces hundreds of millions of dollars in potential damages.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Speechify's Simba 3.2 Reaches No. 1 on Global AI Voice Leaderboard

Speechify, the company behind the consumer products used by more than 60 million people, is now positioning its developer arm, SpeechifyAI, as a third path built for scale rather than the benchmark leaderboard alone.

International Business Times · Jul 14

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs appoints Alexander Holt its field CTO

Voice AI firm ElevenLabs has appointed Alexander Holt as its Field CTO, a move aimed at accelerating AI integration for enterprise clients globally. Holt, who joined in 2023, has been instrumental in deploying advanced AI solutions for major corporations and governments. This strategic appointment follows significant funding rounds, positioning ElevenLabs…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Peak XV in talks to back Ringg AI as voice AI gains attention: Sources

Peak XV Partners is reportedly leading a $10 million funding round for Bengaluru-based voice AI startup Ringg AI, highlighting investor enthusiasm for the technology. This move underscores the growing recognition of voice AI beyond call centers, with investors now segmenting the market into various applications. The trend signals a significant…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

From cloning romance authors to YouTube piracy, AI is transforming audiobooks

News on AI and audiobooks is coming thick and fast. Australia-based audiobook producer Bolinda recently announced it will create a “bespoke” AI clone of romance bestseller Barbara Cartland’s voice, in partnership with her estate. (She died in 2000.)

The Conversation · Jun 2

Peak XV, Activate in talks to invest in Silicon Valley AI dictation startup Wispr Flow

Founded by Stanford graduates Tanay Kothari and Sahaj Garg, Wispr Flow develops a voice dictation tool that allows users to speak into apps and workflows instead of typing. The latest funding is likely to nearly triple its valuation to $2 billion, per people in the know.

The Economic Times · May 27

Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence hunting

Happy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times · May 14

Activate picks stake in ElevenLabs in first global growth-stage AI bet

Venture capital firm Activate has made its first global growth-stage AI investment in ElevenLabs. This New York-based voice AI company considers India a key market. Activate will partner with ElevenLabs in India to strengthen enterprise relationships and offer early-stage Indian startups access to its voice infrastructure. ElevenLabs is experiencing rapid…

The Economic Times · May 14

21-Year-Old Texas Student Builds AI OnlyFans Model Using $400 MacBook — Earns $43,000 in a Month

A 21-year-old student allegedly created an AI-generated OnlyFans persona, earning $43,000 in a month. Explore the viral story's impact on digital deception, AI technology, and online fraud.

International Business Times UK · May 13