Voice replication feature identified as potential threat to voice biometrics

With Apple's iOS 17 upgrade, iPhone users can now sign up for the Personal Voice beta release, a voice generator that Apple categorizes as an accessibility feature for those at risk of speech loss. But as deepfake fraud is on the rise, critics are raising concerns that voice replication technology can be used to circumvent voice biometrics.

Using 15 to 25 minutes of randomized voice prompts, Apple's accessibility tool can generate a voice that repeats anything users type. As …

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