3 d. ago ScotRail 'fixing' AI train announcer after artist claimed it was her voice

Gayanne Potter claimed the publicly-owned rail operator based its AI announcer - known as Iona - on recordings she made in 2021.

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6 d. ago Scots voiceover artist claims Edinburgh bus company used AI version of her voice without permission

It comes less than a week after another artist revealed a synthetic version of her voice had been used on board ScotRail trains.

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9 d. ago 'I became the AI voice of Lothian Buses, but didn't know about it', says angry Scottish voiceover artist

Second woman discovers a synthetic version of her voice being used by a Scottish transport operator - in this case, Lothian Buses.

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1 week ago Voiceover artist claims her voice is being used on ScotRail’s AI

Gayanne Potter says she feels ‘violated’ after discovering the announcements that she believes are in her voice

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1 week ago Actress says ScotRail’s new AI announcer uses her voice data without permission

Gayanne Potter says she feels ‘violated’ that her voice is being used in this way.

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1 week ago Actress claims ScotRail’s new 'Iona' AI announcer uses her voice without permission

The government-owned train operator recently rolled out “Iona”, an AI voice on some routes, which replaced older messages recorded by a human.

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1 week ago 'Violated': Voiceover artist demands ScotRail removes her voice from new AI announcements

The voice, dubbed Iona, is being used for announcements on ScotRail services across the country.

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2 w. ago I've bought 39 bitcoin for £3M in a week: British holding company builds its stake as price soars

Founder Andrew Webley wants to make Smarter Web Company into a UK version of US tech firm Micro Strategy, which has shot to prominence for its bitcoin holdings.

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3 w. ago Bus driver killed by Edinburgh tram 'because horn was not loud enough'

Carlos Correa Palacio died in 2018 with the tragic incident highlighting long-standing safety concerns amid calls for urgent improvements to tram warning systems.

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