About this episode
In this episode of The Briefing we cover several news topics around technology of identity and the digital self, primarily focusing on voice tech; voice design,re-voicing and voice cloning. We look at digital wallets and digital credentials in Europe with the EU ID scheme, and we revisit the current status of theTwitter blue checkmark. I’m also joined by Nik Badminton to talk about his new book, “Facing Our Futures: How foresight, futures design and strategy creates prosperity and growth.” Grimes on Twitter Holly Herndon and Holly+https://holly.plushttps://holly.mirror.xyz/54ds2IiOnvthjGFkokFCoaI4EabytH9xjAYy1irHy94US Voice cloning scam: ‘I’ve got your daughter’Voice cloning scammersSection 4 on Twitter bluechecks Eleven Labs Voice over artists fight against AI copying speech toneGBnews interview with Eamonn Holmes and Isabel WebsterNik Badminton Chief Futurist at futurist.comNik's book “Facing Our Futures” published by BloomsburyTracey's book 'The Future of You: Can Your Identity Survive 21st Century Technology?' available in the UK and US 0min 40: Voice cloning4min: Discussion with Sam Gregory, Executive Director at WITNESS about generative AI5mins 45: ElevenLabs5mins 58: Twitter verification13mins 33: D
