Microsoft Launches Free Copilot Audio Expressions Tool for Text-to-Speech Conversion
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Zac Zuo
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Summary
Microsoft has launched Copilot Audio Expressions, a free AI tool that converts text into expressive audio. The tool offers two modes: Emotive Mode for custom tone and pace control, and Story Mode for automated story creation with narration. All generated audio can be downloaded as MP3 files. This represents the 4th launch from Microsoft's Copilot AI companion series, which includes features like memory retention, action capabilities, and vision processing.
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Use Emotive Mode to direct your own scripts with custom tone and pace, or Story Mode to have Copilot create a full story with narration
All audio is downloadable as MP3
Even though I build voice-related product and have tried many audio models, I was still amazed
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