ElevenLabs, an AI voice technology startup, has launched a Beta platform designed to enable creators and publishers to narrate long-form content, following a successful $2 million pre-seed funding round led by Credo Ventures. The platform utilizes a deep learning model for speech synthesis to produce human-like intonation and inflections, offering features such as voice cloning and synthetic voice design. ElevenLabs aims to revolutionize audio storytelling and expand multilingual audio support through their AI dubbing tool, which will allow users to re-voice audio or video content in different languages while maintaining the original speaker's voice. The company, founded by ex-Google and Palantir employees, prioritizes research and innovation to overcome challenges in artificial audio, positioning itself as a leader in AI speech technology with potential applications across education, gaming, and media. Supported by venture capital and individual investors, ElevenLabs aims to make high-quality spoken content universally accessible, promising to significantly enhance the reach and engagement of audio content in various industries.