Microsoft Abandons Speak for Me Voice Cloning Feature Due to Security Concerns
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Microsoft's Speak for Me (S4M) voice cloning feature, intended to aid accessibility, was abandoned due to significant security vulnerabilities. The feature, designed to replicate a user's voice using AI, posed risks of deepfake and impersonation fraud. Despite extensive security measures, including encryption and watermarking, the feature was deemed too risky for widespread use. Microsoft's decision highlights the challenges in securing AI-driven voice cloning technologies and the need for robust security measures in AI development.
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03.10.2025 16:00 1 articles · 4h ago
Microsoft Abandons Speak for Me Voice Cloning Feature Due to Security Concerns
Microsoft's Speak for Me (S4M) voice cloning feature, intended to aid accessibility, was abandoned due to significant security vulnerabilities. The feature, designed to replicate a user's voice using AI, posed risks of deepfake and impersonation fraud. Despite extensive security measures, including encryption and watermarking, the feature was deemed too risky for widespread use. Microsoft's decision highlights the challenges in securing AI-driven voice cloning technologies and the need for robust security measures in AI development.
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- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00
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Speak for Me (S4M) was designed to replicate a user's voice for accessibility purposes, using AI to create a virtual microphone.
First reported: 03.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00
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The feature posed significant security risks, including deepfake and impersonation fraud.
First reported: 03.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00
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Microsoft identified numerous vulnerabilities in both client-side and cloud components of S4M.
First reported: 03.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00
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Security measures included encryption, watermarking, and consent verification, but were deemed insufficient.
First reported: 03.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00
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The feature was abandoned due to the inability to secure it for general use, though specialized applications may still access it.
First reported: 03.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00
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AI-driven voice cloning technologies require robust security measures to prevent misuse.
First reported: 03.10.2025 16:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft's Voice Clone Becomes Scary & Unsalvageable — www.darkreading.com — 03.10.2025 16:00