Meta is bringing the voices of Judi Dench, John Cena and Keegan-Michael Key to its AI chatbot

Facebook and Instagram users will now be able to engage in voice conversations with an artificial intelligence chatbot that can mimic celebrity voices. This new feature is part of an update to the Meta AI chatbot, which is available across multiple social media platforms.

The AI chatbot can now replicate the voices of several well-known actors, allowing users to have real-time conversations with these computer-generated voices. This development is part of the company’s efforts to enhance its AI assistant and compete with other AI products in the market.

The parent company’s CEO stated that their AI assistant is on track to become the most widely used in the world by the end of the year, likely due to the large user base of their social media platforms. However, the exact metrics for measuring this usage are not specified.

The announcement of this new voice feature was made during the company’s annual conference, where other AI advancements and new products were also unveiled. These include:

1. AI versions of social media influencers that followers can interact with through video calls.
2. Auto-translation and dubbing of short-form videos in foreign languages.
3. AI-generated images in users’ social media feeds based on their interests and current trends.
4. Live AI-enabled translation for augmented reality glasses.

The company also previewed a prototype for advanced augmented reality glasses called “Orion.” These glasses use hologram technology to display digital information in the user’s field of view, rather than relying on a camera and screen like current AR headsets. While not yet available for consumers, these glasses are being developed for future release.

Overall, these announcements represent significant advancements in AI and augmented reality technology, with potential implications for how users interact with social media and digital content in the future.