AI glossary

Voice Cloning

A plain-English explanation of AI voice copying and why it matters for scams.

Edited by Omer Aktas

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Simple meaning

Voice cloning is when AI copies the sound of a person’s voice from a recording.

Example

A scammer might use a copied voice to pretend to be a grandchild, friend, boss, or customer.

Why it matters

You can no longer trust a voice only because it sounds familiar.

Common mistake

People think voice cloning needs a long recording. Sometimes a short public clip can be enough to create a convincing fake.

Safety note

Use a family code word and verify money requests through another channel.

Related word

Deepfake is a broader word for fake AI audio, image, or video.