Essential Question: How can I synthesize my voice?
Mastery Objectives:
SWBAT program using block python developer tools.
SWBAT Evaluate computational artifacts to maximize their beneficial effects and minimize harmful effects on society.
SWBAT Predict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
SWBAT Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of software.
SWBAT create a mobile application that performs text-to-speech and manipulates audio effects.
SWBAT formulate opinions on the use of synthetic voices from a phone.
Do now: In the google question, can you trust video and audio recordings? Explain why or why not.
Resources:
Jay-Z 99 problems clean version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzTLMp-vh9s
50 Cent - In Da Club - https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxCbTMWTLneaX5qsXzlaLU90sVpN1Lq8_r
Biggy Smalls - Juicy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j5VC7cbtec
Shakespeare - To Be or Not To Be - https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxys4jrCR0jpXBpk-FeWDjsm36DNU3-ezv
* George W. Bush - Master Class on Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXrT7NylMcY
* Barack Obama - Working Documentary Trailer - https://youtu.be/eS6GkydzCRg
Podcast, Jay-Z Beefs with AI - https://yr.media/tech/on-to-the-next-one-jay-z-beefs-with-a-i-are-other-artists-next/
Tom Cruise - Deep Fake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyiOVUbsPcM
* For use as a sound sample and intended not to be political, voice samples were chosen because they contain non-political discussion
Directions: Turn your voice into a synthesized version following the tutorial. https://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/resources/ai/fake_voices_unit
Ticket-to-Leave: Google question: what do you think the impact of AI and deep fakes will have on society?