The following points are an important basis for the use of synthesised voices...
* Respect for the deceased: Imitating the voices of the deceased could be seen as disrespectful to the dead, as their identity is reconstructed and used without consent.- Consent and privacy: Deceased persons could not consent or object to their voice being used in such AI applications during their lifetime.The use of their voices could violate their privacy and will.
* Manipulation and misuse: The manipulation of deceased voices could potentially be misused for fraudulent or manipulative purposes, for example to create fake messages or audio recordings.
* Impact on the bereaved: The use of voices of the deceased in AI applications could evoke emotions such as sadness, confusion or even discomfort in the bereaved. They may be distressed when the voices of their deceased loved ones reappear in unexpected ways.
* Cultural and religious considerations: In some cultures or religions, the use of voices of the deceased might be considered sensitive or inappropriate as it could offend the faith or beliefs of certain communities.
* Ethics of the technology: The development and use of such AI technologies raises questions about the ethics of the technology in general, including the responsibility of the developers and the ethical boundaries in creating such applications.
The foundation of our daily work is based on these questions. We only work on a project once all ethical issues have been clarified. It is therefore important that ethical considerations and moral principles are taken into account. To this end, we have implemented guidelines for the ethical use of such AI technologies. Every interested party must read and sign these guidelines when using STS or TTS technology. This also includes transparency in the use of generated votes and the country-specific inclusion of laws and regulations designed to prevent the misuse of such technologies. The ethical guidelines vary from country to country.