#564 - VO - Mati Staniszewski - ElevenLabs - “Humans were never meant to write, but to speak.”

ElevenLabs co-founder Mati Staniszewski explores the future of AI-driven voice technology, emphasizing the shift from text-based interfaces to seamless, human-like voice interaction. The discussion highlights the company's dual focus on cutting-edge research and practical product deployment, particularly in healthcare, customer support, and content localization. Key insights include the necessity of integrating emotional intelligence into AI models to pass the Turing test and the strategic importance of embedding engineers within non-technical teams to accelerate automation. Staniszewski shares his vision for a future where voice serves as the primary interface for digital and robotic systems, reducing reliance on screens. The conversation also touches on the ethical challenges of voice cloning, the importance of maintaining human-in-the-loop verification for high-stakes applications, and the ambition to build a globally competitive, independent European technology company.