Reporter who lost his voice returns to television thanks to AI technology

(CLO) ALS syndrome once forced television journalist Moshe Nussbaum to end his 40-year career, but thanks to AI voice reconstruction technology, Nussbaum has returned to his role as a commentator on Israel's Channel 12 News.

Two years ago, Nussbaum, 71, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that weakens the nerve cells that control muscles. He vowed to work until he could no longer, but gradually, talking and moving became too difficult.

ALS is a major blow to the career of the veteran journalist, who has covered suicide bombings, conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and major scandals in Israel. The Hamas attack in October 2023 was the first time in his career that he was unable to report live.

Thanks to AI, Nussbaum can now continue his work by writing news stories, then using software trained on thousands of hours of his voice recordings to present them as if he were speaking live. The technology not only recreates his voice, but also synchronizes his lip movements, giving it a realistic feel.

Israeli journalist Moshe Nussbaum. Photo: CC/Wiki

Nussbaum said he was excited by the possibilities of the technology but also worried about the potential for misuse to spread misinformation. While he can’t yet use AI for live broadcasts, he will focus on analyzing crime and national security issues, areas he has worked on for decades.

Channel 12 released a test clip showing that the voice of the "Nussi AI" sounded exactly like Nussbaum's previous voice. "It felt very strange, but at the same time it was heartbreaking," he shared in the test.

As ALS continues to progress, Nussbaum hopes his comeback will raise awareness about the ability of people with disabilities to work. "This is one of the most important medicines I've had in fighting this disease," he said.

Ngoc Anh (according to Independent, AP, GI)

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