We Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Robot and Human Voice

WHAT’S REAL EVEN

A study shows that even when people are told to watch out for digitally altered voices, they can’t detect them.

Published Apr. 25 2019 5:18AM EDT

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You pick up the phone and hear a voice. It sounds exactly like someone you know and love, perhaps your child or grandchild. They’re asking for money to help get them out of a dicey situation.

Benjamin Powers

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We Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Robot and Human Voice

A study shows that even when people are told to watch out for digitally altered voices, they can’t detect them.

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Benjamin Powers