TOH edition: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · technology
A person’s humor can still take the stage: Jules Rodriguez performed live comedy with his voice clone
Reported by Science News
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Jules Rodriguez performed comedy using his voice clone in front of a live audience, Science News reports. His performance shows that assistive speech technology can support more than everyday communication—it can help someone share their humor and creative voice.
An actual comedy performance shows how technology can help people express their personality and participate in public life, not just communicate basic needs.
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