In Colombia, individuals with ALS, a condition that affects speech, are utilizing ElevenLabs' voice cloning technology to maintain personal connections as their natural voices deteriorate. Orlando Ruiz, the founder of the ALS MND Association of Colombia, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2023, has benefited from a Colombian Spanish voice clone created by ElevenLabs, allowing him to communicate in a way that feels authentic and familiar. This technology has been praised for reducing feelings of social isolation, which often accompany voice loss in ALS patients, and for preserving personal relationships by enabling individuals to feel heard as themselves. Speech and language pathologist Richard Cave highlights the potential of this technology in maintaining social networks, which are crucial for mental wellbeing, noting that over 40% of ALS patients suffer from clinical depression exacerbated by social disconnection. While preliminary experiences like Orlando's suggest significant positive impacts, further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of voice AI in sustaining social connections and improving overall wellbeing.