A video that appears to show David Attenborough narrating a programmer's life shows Hollywood actors were right to be afraid of AI

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 04:09

Documentary filmmaker David Attenborough, and actress Salma Hayek on that AI episode of Black Mirror. — Documentary filmmaker David Attenborough, and actress Salma Hayek on that AI episode of Black Mirror — which seems like less and less of a fantasy now.
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A programmer has created an AI version of David Attenborough to narrate his life.
It's eerily good at nailing not only Attenborough's voice, but also his narration style.
AI clones aren't just a fantasy from that Black Mirror episode with Salma Hayek — they're the real deal.

If you've ever wanted acclaimed broadcaster and documentary filmmaker Sir David Attenborough to narrate your life, you're not alone — and you don't have to keep merely wishing for it anymore. A programmer named Charlie Holtz has turned that wish into reality with AI.