Editing Advancements in AI TTS (2020s) (section)

=== 3. Society ===

'''Language Preservation'''<br>Cross-lingual text-to-speech (CTTS) has facilitated communication across language barriers and has played a role in preserving and revitalizing low-resource and endangered languages<ref>Cooper, E. (2019). ''Text-to-Speech Synthesis Using Found Data for Low-Resource Languages''. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.</ref>, promoting linguistic diversity and aiding in documentation and communication. This is invaluable in a globalized world, allowing for better understanding and cooperation.

'''Digital Inclusion'''<br>TTS technology promotes digital inclusion by making digital content accessible to individuals with low literacy skills and those with disabilities. Improved TTS technology has greatly enhanced accessibility for individuals with visual impairments<ref>Edward, S., & Xavier, J. B. (2018). ''Text-To-Speech Device for Visually Impaired People''. ''119''. <nowiki>https://www.acadpubl.eu/hub/</nowiki></ref>. It allows text-based information to be converted into speech, making digital content more accessible to a wider audience.

'''Entertainment and Content Creation'''<br>The entertainment industry has benefited from TTS technology through voice cloning and dubbing<ref>PECORA, A. E. (2023). ''Data driven: AI Voice Cloning'' [Master’s Degree Thesis]. POLITECNICO DI TORINO.</ref>. It has become easier to dub movies, create voiceovers, and even bring back historical voices for documentaries and other media productions. AI TTS continues to support voiceovers in video games, audiobooks, and other audio content, contributing to the entertainment experience.

'''Emergency Communication'''<br>During emergencies and crisis situations, AI TTS is used to disseminate critical information rapidly, ensuring public safety and information access.