Imran uses AI voice clone to campaign from jail

LAHORE, Dec 19 (BBC): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party has used an artificial intelligence voice clone of him to campaign from prison. Mr Khan had his three-year sentence for corruption suspended in August, but remains in jail.
His Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) party used AI to make an audio clip to address an internet "virtual rally". Mr Khan's speech was generated from text he had written from prison and had approved by his lawyers, PTI said.
The four-minute audio message, marred by internet disruptions, was played over an AI-generated image which appeared to be speaking. Global network monitor NetBlocks said the streaming disruptions were consistent with previous attempts to censor Mr Khan.
The voice clone of Mr Khan said: "My fellow Pakistanis, I would first like to praise the social media team for this historic attempt."Maybe you all are wondering how I am doing in jail. Today, my determination for real freedom is very strong."