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Voice AI: Transforming Communication Amidst Risks of Misuse

2/26/2026

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Mati Staniszewski, CEO of ElevenLabs, tells Al Jazeera that voice AI can create realistic voice clones to improve dubbing, education, and accessibility for people who have lost their speech.
He notes the technology also risks misuse for fraud and disinformation.
The interview calls for safety measures and government partnerships, citing Ukraine's "agentic state" initiative.
The central question asks who controls a voice as software and what rights are preserved.

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Mati Staniszewski, CEO of ElevenLabs, tells Al Jazeera that voice AI can create realistic voice clones to improve dubbing, education, and accessibility for people who have lost their speech.
He notes the technology also risks misuse for fraud and disinformation.
The interview calls for safety measures and government partnerships, citing Ukraine's "agentic state" initiative.
The central question asks who controls a voice as software and what rights are preserved.