Hey, Creatives!👋

This week, we have ElevenLabs’ Impact Program, quietly making a difference by giving a voice to the voiceless. We’re also letting you know about a 4-day free virtual x-perience for brand builders, by brand builders. It’s a great chance to pick up some practical strategies to boost your brand.

Topics of the week:

• 💡 Bringing Our Creative Community Together

• 🎙️ ElevenLabs Impact Program: Giving Voice to the Voiceless

• 🎙️ AI Replicating Voices: What Creatives Should Know

• 🎨 Big Win for Artists in AI Copyright Lawsuit

• Boost Your Brand with These Essential Strategies 🦩

• 🌟 C.A.S.H. Camp

💡 Bringing Our Creative Community Together

I had a great time at the recent event in San Francisco, where we gathered to discuss AI, design, and creativity. These kinds of gatherings are so important, and I believe we need more of them to keep the conversation going. 🤖

I want to give a special shoutout to:

• My fellow panelists: Purz Beats, Fillip Isgro, Gabe Michael, and Matty Shimura

• Alicia Rieckhoff, who did an amazing job organizing the workshop 👏🏽

• Swissnex in San Francisco for hosting us

And a big thanks to Benjamin Magnin for sharing the event.

Swissnex in San Francisco is doing incredible work by empowering the next generation of innovators.

🎙️ ElevenLabs Impact Program: Giving Voice to the Voiceless

ElevenLabs has launched the ElevenLabs Impact Program with the ambitious goal of helping 1 million people reclaim their voices. They’re partnering with nonprofits to provide free licenses that enhance accessibility, advance education, and improve shared cultural experiences.

This program is a testament to how AI can be used for social good, making it relevant for creators who are passionate about leveraging technology for positive change. The initiative’s first focus is on helping individuals with ALS/MND preserve their voice by offering free access to create personalized digital voices.

Learn More:
🔗 More about the initiative

Nonprofits:
If your organization can benefit from AI Audio, reach out here:
🔗 Get in touch

🎙️ AI Replicating Voices: What Creatives Should Know

🔗 Some Actors Will Let AI Replicate Their Voices for Advertisements Under New Union Agreement

The agreement sets boundaries on how AI-generated voices can be used, ensuring that actors maintain control over their likeness and voice. For voice actors, it's a double-edged sword—offering new income opportunities while raising concerns about job security and creative control.

• 💡 AI in Creative Fields: AI's growing role in creative industries, such as generating visuals and replicating voices, has led to concerns about protecting the rights of creatives.

• ⚖️ Ethical and Professional Considerations: The use of AI in creative processes brings up questions around job security, ethical practices, and the potential for AI to displace human creativity. This agreement is a step towards addressing these concerns, balancing innovation with the protection of creative professionals.

🎨 Big Win for Artists in AI Copyright Lawsuit

"This is a huge win for working artists, and it affirms that our hard work cannot simply be ripped off by machine learning models that don’t understand or respect the art they’re copying," said one of the artists involved in the lawsuit.

• 📢 Significant Legal Precedent: This case could set a crucial legal precedent in the ongoing debate about copyright in the age of AI.

• 🔍 Impact on Creatives: If AI-generated content can be ruled as infringing, it could change how artists protect their work and how AI tools are developed.

• 📈 Industry Implications: This decision might lead to stricter regulations on AI tools, impacting how creatives use AI in their workflows.

Important Highlights:

• The court’s ruling is seen as a major victory for artists and could shape future copyright laws related to AI-generated content.

• The decision may influence how AI tools are trained, possibly requiring more stringent guidelines on the use of copyrighted material in AI training datasets.

Read full the article here.

Boost Your Brand with These Essential Strategies 🦩

Is "Building a Standout Brand" on your list? If so, here are three key strategies to help your brand truly shine:

• Develop a Solid Brand Strategy: Understand your audience, differentiate your brand, and create a cohesive message. 🦩 Let your brand strategy soar.

• Create Unique and Consistent Design: Invest in design elements that reflect your brand’s personality. 🦩 Make your design as striking as a flamingo.

• Implement Growth Tactics: Use social media and content marketing to expand your reach. 🦩 Let your brand’s presence spread wide.

To learn more, join the Brand Builders Summit 2024 from August 27-30. Industry experts will guide you on these strategies and more.

🎟️ Grab your free ticket here: Brand Builders Power Pass

Achieve your goal of building a standout brand today!

🌟 C.A.S.H. Camp

Here is an amazing work from our Camper Lucy Schoenfeld.

Check more of her work on her Instagram @lucyschoenfeld

📅 Next Cohort Alert!

Whether you're just starting with AI or already have experience, our C.A.S.H. Camp has been upgraded with exciting new content!

• AI-driven product videos 🎥

• The Midjourney Web UI 🌐

🔗 Ready to join? Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your creative skills with AI —more cohorts are on the way!

That's all for this week!

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