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    Is NBC building an AI Michaels clone for Paris Olympics 2024 coverage?

    Synopsis

    In an interesting turn of events, NBC going for a full-time presenter for its Olympic 2024 announcements, is instead opting for iconic sports presenter AI Michaels' clone who will be announcing various details and daily recaps of the Paris Games.

    Is NBC building an AI Michaels clone for Paris Olympics 2024 coverage?
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    AI Michaels is a household name when it comes to sports presenting, as he has been a part of NBC's popular shows for more than two decades now. Now, in order to celebrate his contribution to sports, as well as NBC, the media network is planning to bring in a voice clone of AI Michaels, that will be embedded with artificial intelligence technology, and will be reading out details and daily recaps from the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, in the same way AI Michaels used to do in real life for NBC all this time.

    AI model trained to replicate AI Michael's voice through clips, elocutions, recordings and more

    According to USA Today, the clone voice of the iconic sports broadcaster was trained extensively based on his previous work with NBC, clippings, recordings, elocution, and more. It has been designed in such a manner that the this AI-enabled voice carries that 'signature expertise' that AI Michaels voice possesses in real life.

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    What was AI Michaels reaction his own voice clone?

    AI Michaels was reportedly skeptical of the fact that an AI was being trained to replicate his voice for doing the similar kinds of task he has done over so many decades. However, USA Today says that, the moment he heard how the AI voice was performing, he spontaneously agreed to the entire thing. But somehow, this entire experience has not only been delightful, but also a little frightening for him. According to Michaels, the voice was somewhat '2% off perfect', making him awestruck.

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    AI Michaels was the go-to name for NBC in the early days, being the lead voice of their epic show Sunday Night Football from 2006 to 2022. Although he has left NBC's NFL coverage shows, he still has a great connect with NBC who can rope him in for various shows on offer.

    FAQs:

    1. Why is AI Michaels popular?
    AI Michaels is one of the most popular sports broadcaster in Europe and America, being a part of NBC's leading shows, including coverage for NFL and other sports.

    2. AI Michaels voice clone is being for which sport?
    AI Michaels, the iconic sports broadcaster known for his Sunday Night Football shows, is now going to see his voice being replicated through AI for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024' announcements and daily recaps.


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