Popular caller ID app known for its call blocking and recording features, Truecaller has partnered with Microsoft to offer users the ability to create a personalized AI assistant using their own voice.
Initially launched in 2022, Truecaller’s AI assistant could already answer and screen calls for users, offering several pre-set voices.
However, the new collaboration with Microsoft’s Azure AI Speech enables users to generate a custom digital assistant that mimics their own voice.
To create their personalized assistant, users need to record themselves reading a consent sentence for Truecaller. They also must read a training script, which the technology uses to capture their speaking style and generate a convincing digital audio replica.
During calls, this assistant will screen calls and introduce itself as the “digital” version of the user. For example, in a product demo by Truecaller Product Director and General Manager Raphael Mimoun, his AI assistant answered with, “Hi there! I’m digital Raphael Mimoun! May I ask who’s calling?” The assistant then determines the urgency of the call before deciding whether to pass it through.
Raphael Mimoun commented on the partnership, saying, “By integrating Microsoft Azure AI Speech’s personal voice capability into Truecaller, we’ve taken a significant step towards delivering a truly personalized and engaging communication experience.”
Despite the innovative aspect, it may feel unsettling for some callers to interact with a digital version of their contact.
At Microsoft’s Build conference this year, the company demonstrated Azure AI Speech’s personal voice feature and announced that digital creativity company Wondershare would integrate this technology into its video editing tools.
This integration will allow Wondershare users to create AI assistants with their voices for applications such as audiobooks and podcasts.
