ElevenLabs signs MoU with Karnataka government to explore voice AI in citizen services

ElevenLabs signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Karnataka at the India Summit in Bengaluru to explore voice AI pilots for citizen services, starting with grievance redressal, public helplines and entitlement schemes, according to ElevenLabs' blog post.

The MoU also covers voice AI safety and voice restoration.

Under the voice restoration component, eligible residents, identified by the state or by institutions working with it, will receive free lifetime licences to speak again using an AI recreation of their own voice, including in Kannada, the company says. The report does not specify eligibility criteria or how many residents would qualify.