Tetsuya Bessho and AI 'Labo-chan' Present New Possibilities for Voice AI Technology on Radio
ElevenLabs Japan has started sponsoring J-WAVE's 'MORNING RESEARCH' segment, featuring an AI character named 'Labo-chan' who interacts with navigator Tetsuya Bessho using advanced voice AI technology.
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ElevenLabs Japan G.K. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Japan & Korea General Manager: Hajime Tamura), a global leader in voice AI research and technology, has begun sponsorship of the 'MORNING RESEARCH' segment within J-WAVE's (81.3FM) popular morning show 'J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO'.
Through dialogues between show navigator Tetsuya Bessho and 'Labo-chan,' an AI character produced using the company's technology, the program explores new possibilities for voice AI in radio expression. Two weeks since the start, listeners and social media have responded with surprise and anticipation, as this new form of AI communication begins to take hold.
About the Program: 'J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO' (Mon-Thu 6:00-9:00), hosted by Tetsuya Bessho. ElevenLabs provides a cutting-edge audio experience through the 'MORNING RESEARCH' segment.
Background: This sponsorship aims to verify how voice AI can offer new expressions in broadcasting and daily communication.
Key Highlights:
1. Natural Dialogue: The witty banter between Bessho and Labo-chan showcases AI's potential for contextual expression beyond simple text-to-speech.
2. All-AI Production: Segment advertisements, from narration to background music, are produced entirely using ElevenLabs features, demonstrating its utility in professional production.
About ElevenLabs: Founded in 2022, ElevenLabs is a global leader in voice AI research, valued at over $11 billion. Its platform is used by thousands of companies, including over 75% of the Fortune 500, to create high-quality voiceovers and multilingual conversational AI agents.
Through dialogues between show navigator Tetsuya Bessho and 'Labo-chan,' an AI character produced using the company's technology, the program explores new possibilities for voice AI in radio expression. Two weeks since the start, listeners and social media have responded with surprise and anticipation, as this new form of AI communication begins to take hold.
About the Program: 'J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO' (Mon-Thu 6:00-9:00), hosted by Tetsuya Bessho. ElevenLabs provides a cutting-edge audio experience through the 'MORNING RESEARCH' segment.
Background: This sponsorship aims to verify how voice AI can offer new expressions in broadcasting and daily communication.
Key Highlights:
1. Natural Dialogue: The witty banter between Bessho and Labo-chan showcases AI's potential for contextual expression beyond simple text-to-speech.
2. All-AI Production: Segment advertisements, from narration to background music, are produced entirely using ElevenLabs features, demonstrating its utility in professional production.
About ElevenLabs: Founded in 2022, ElevenLabs is a global leader in voice AI research, valued at over $11 billion. Its platform is used by thousands of companies, including over 75% of the Fortune 500, to create high-quality voiceovers and multilingual conversational AI agents.