AI Impersonates Acclaimed Science Presenter’s Voice, Bioluminescent Bugs Beware!

Looks like your bug repellent ad can now feature world-renowned scientist, though not quite in the way you’d think. Yep, Liz Bonnin (of “Irish-not-Aussie” fame) had her permission allegedly granted in a manner more AI than human. Keep reading if you’re itching (pun totally intended) to know more!

Key Points:

– There’s been a curious case of accent twisting – a voice message that was supposedly from Liz Bonnin, a well-known science presenter with an unequivocally Irish twang, gave off more Down Under vibes than from the Emerald Isle.
– This bizarre incident arose from a decision to use Bonnin’s likeness in an ad campaign for insect repellent, a decision made on extremely shaky linguistic ground let’s say.
– The alleged consent to use her image was channeled via WhatsApp and came across as a voice note. Instead of straightforward Irish, it bafflingly sent listeners to an Australian linguistic safari.
– The plot truly thickens when you realize that the fluctuating accent of the voice note points more towards the work of artificial intelligence than any human chameleon-like vocal abilities.

Final Thoughts

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how artificial intelligence seemingly had us all hopping mad with mixed accents. But on a serious note, as AI capabilities grow, so too should our awareness and vigilance. Insects might not be the only ones getting repelled after a pranking like that. In the meantime, will the real Liz Bonnin’s voice please stand up? Or better yet, say “Top o’ the mornin” to us, just so we know for sure? Keep your audio radars on standby!