OpenAI unveils 15-second voice cloning tech, withholds public release due to misuse concerns.

OpenAI has unveiled its Voice Engine technology, which can clone a person's voice using just 15 seconds of recording. The AI firm plans to preview the technology with early testers but has decided not to release it publicly at this time due to concerns about potential misuse. The company filed a trademark application for Voice Engine, indicating potential future plans to enter the voice recognition and digital assistant market, possibly competing with products like Amazon's Alexa.