（双语文稿）OpenAI推出语音克隆工具

ChatGPT developer OpenAI has introduced a new tool that it says can reproduce human voices with just a short audio sample.
ChatGPT开发商OpenAI推出了一款新工具，据称该工具只需一小段音频样本就能重现人声。
The tool is among several developed by technology companies that aim to clone voices with a high level of exactness.
这款工具是科技公司开发的旨在以高精确度克隆声音的几种工具之一。
The system is called Voice Engine. OpenAI released details about Voice Engine on March 29. The company also released some examples of how the tool performs.
该系统被称为语音引擎。OpenAI于3月29日发布了关于语音引擎的详细信息。该公司还发布了该工具如何运行的一些示例。
The company explained in a statement that the system uses written instructions and a 15-second audio sample to produce, or generate, "natural-sounding speech" in the voice of any speaker.
该公司在一份声明中解释说，该系统使用书面指令和15秒的音频样本，以说话者的声音产生或生成“听起来自然的语音”。
OpenAI said it has been working on developing the tool since late 2022. It plans to continue developing it before releasing it to the public. The company said the delayed release represents "a cautious and informed" effort to prevent possible misuse.
OpenAI表示，自2022年底以来，该公司一直致力于开发该工具，并计划在向公众发布之前继续对其进行开发。该公司表示，推迟发布代表了“谨慎和明智”的努力，以防止可能的滥用。
OpenAI said it began testing Voice Engine "with a small group of trusted partners." This testing aims to help company officials decide how to improve the tool's safety and learn how it can "be used for good" across different industries.
OpenAI表示，它已经开始“与一小群值得信赖的合作伙伴”一起测试语音引擎。该测试旨在帮助公司管理人员决定如何提高该工具的安全性，并了解如何在不同行业中“恰当地使用”该工具。
There have already been highly publicized examples of false, or fake, voice recordings that sound like well-known people and politicians.
已经有一些广为宣传的虚假或伪造录音的例子，这些录音听起来像知名人士和政治家。
One such example was an AI-manufactured voice claiming to belong to U.S. President Joe Biden. The voice was turned into a message that was sent by telephone to voters earlier this year in the state of New Hampshire.
其中一个例子是人工智能制造的声音，声称属于美国总统乔•拜登。今年早些时候，这个声音变成了一条信息，通过电话发送给了新罕布什尔州的选民。
In the fake audio, Biden appears to try to urge voters not to take part in presidential primary voting. Election officials in New Hampshire are still investigating the incident.
在这段假音频中，拜登似乎试图敦促选民不要参加总统初选。新罕布什尔州的选举官员仍在调查这起事件。
OpenAI's statement identified such election risks. "We recognize that generating speech that resembles people's voices has serious risks, which are especially top of mind in an election year."
OpenAI的声明指出了这种选举风险。“我们认识到，产生类似于人们声音的言论存在重大风险，这在大选年尤其重要。”
There have been other examples of so-called "deepfakes" being used in political campaigns around the world. A "deepfake" is a piece of audio or video created to make it appear that people in it are saying or doing things that they never did.
在世界各地的政治竞选中，还有其它“深度造假”的例子。“deepfake”是指制作一段音频或视频，使其看起来像是其中的人在说或做他们从未做过的事情。
OpenAI said it is currently discussing how to limit these and other risks of such voice cloning systems. Technology experts have also warned such tools can be used to carry out financial crimes. For example, voices can be recorded and then reproduced to represent another individual in an effort to carry out fraud.
OpenAI表示，目前正在讨论如何限制这种语音克隆系统的风险。技术专家还警告说，这些工具可能被用来实施金融犯罪。例如，录下声音，然后复制以代表另一个人，进行欺诈。
The company said it has been in contact with U.S. and international partners "from across government, media, entertainment, education, civil society and beyond." The aim is to get advice from people in these groups about the best ways to develop and deploy the system, OpenAI said.
该公司表示，它一直在与“来自政府、媒体、娱乐、教育、公民社会等领域”的美国和国际合作伙伴保持联系。OpenAI表示，其目的是从这些群体中获取有关开发和利用该系统的最佳方法的建议。
OpenAI said its early Voice Engine testers have agreed not to represent a person without their permission and to clearly state that the voices are produced by AI. The company is best known for its launch of the AI-powered ChatGPT tool, which was launched in November 2022.
OpenAI表示，其早期的语音引擎测试人员已经同意，未经允许不能模仿他人声音，要明确表示声音是由人工智能产生的。该公司最著名的产品是于2022年11月推出的人工智能驱动的 ChatGPT 工具。
There are several other companies developing similar voice cloning tools. One of the most widely known is called Descript. The company explains on its website the AI-powered system can clone any person's voice with a 60-second audio sample.
还有其它几家公司也在开发类似的语音克隆工具，其中最广为人知的是“Descript”。该公司在其网站上解释说，人工智能驱动的系统可以用60秒的音频样本克隆任何人的声音。
Descript also offers other services involving audio and video production. The company's website says users can choose a free plan that includes up to 1,000 words of voice cloning. For $24, users can get unlimited voice generation, Descript said.
Descript还提供其它涉及音频和视频制作的服务。该公司的网站称，用户可以选择一项免费计划，其中包括最多1000个单词的语音克隆。该公司表示，用户只需支付24美元，就可以无限制地生成语音。
OpenAI listed several possible uses for the technology tool. These include providing reading assistance to non-readers or children, supporting individuals who cannot speak, and helping patients recover their voice.
OpenAI列出了该技术工具的几种可能用途，包括为不识字的人或儿童提供阅读帮助，为不能说话的人提供支持，帮助病人恢复声音。
The company said its Voice Engine system can work in several languages. One example of such use is taking an English voice recording and producing a new audio version in another language. In an example released online, OpenAI demonstrated a person's voice and style of speaking can remain the same in other targeted languages.
该公司表示，其语音引擎系统可以支持多种语言，例如用英语进行录音，然后制作成另一种语言的新音频。在网上发布的一个例子中，OpenAI展示了一个人的声音和说话风格，在其它目标语言中仍保持不变。
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