ElevenLabs, a voice cloning startup, has raised $80M in a Series B funding round and achieved unicorn status. The company aims to be a global leader in voice AI research and product deployment. It offers AI-powered tools for creating and editing synthetic voices, with applications in speech generation, audiobooks, dubbing, and more. However, the company has faced criticism for misuse of its tools and potential threats to the voice acting industry. ElevenLabs is taking steps to address these concerns and has plans to grow its team and compete with other voice startups and tech giants.
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