The PTI used AI to clone Imran Khan’s voice for a virtual event, where he addressed the audience while being in prison. The audio clip, played over archival footage, combined Mr. Khan’s original voice at the beginning and end with a computer-generated voice in between. PTI’s social media focal person, Azhar Mashwani, explained that the software identified the voice and replicated the message in a similar tone.
Imran addresses virtual jalsa in ‘cloned voice’; laments ‘attempts to keep PTI out of polls’
PTI used AI to clone Imran Khan’s voice for a virtual event, achieving a 60 to 65 percent match. The party praised its social media team for the attempt, citing the need to overcome suppression as Imran Khan couldn’t speak at rallies. The digitally-delivered speech criticized opponents and urged support for the upcoming elections. Reactions varied, with some finding it unconvincing. PTI’s core committee also released a message from Mr. Khan, urging supporters to prepare for the elections and emphasizing the importance of transparency. The committee welcomed Sardar Latif Khan Khosa into the party.
PTI blazes a trail with novel use of artificial intelligence
