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ElevenLabs Aims to Restore One Million Voices with AI by SXSW 2026

By aimee yang

At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, ElevenLabs, an artificial intelligence (AI) audio company, joined forces with Rebecca Gayheart Dane, widow of actor Eric Dane, to launch a new initiative. This programme aims to provide free AI voice restoration for one million individuals who have permanently lost their voices.

During a panel discussion at SXSW on Friday, ElevenLabs’ co-founder, Mati Staniszewski, announced that the company is searching globally for participants for the One Million Voices Initiative. He invited attendees to share contact information for people suffering from voice loss, particularly due to cancer or other medical conditions. Interested parties can fill out an online interest form.

Eric Dane, famous for his roles in Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy, passed away in February after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that affects muscle control. Before his death, he worked with ElevenLabs to recreate his voice, and now Gayheart Dane wants to highlight this technology to help others.

Gayheart Dane emphasised the importance of one’s voice, stating that losing it can significantly affect a person’s identity and joy. She described how ElevenLabs’ technology brought back joy to Eric by restoring his voice for their daughters.

Despite ongoing concerns about AI technology, Gayheart Dane believes this initiative exemplifies its positive potential, encouraging other companies to follow suit in using technology for good.

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What is the name of the initiative launched by ElevenLabs?
One Million Voices Initiative
Voice Restoration Project
AI Voice Restoration Program
Eric’s Voice Initiative
Who is Rebecca Gayheart Dane?
Co-founder of ElevenLabs
Widow of actor Eric Dane
A panel speaker at SXSW
An AI technology expert
Which disease did Eric Dane battle before his passing?
Cancer
Parkinson's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Multiple Sclerosis
How many individuals is the One Million Voices Initiative aiming to help?
100,000
500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
Where was the announcement of the initiative made?
At a private event
At the Academy Awards
At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival
At a technology conference
What does Gayheart Dane believe about the potential of AI technology?
It is only negative
It should not be used in healthcare
It exemplifies positive potential
It is too risky
ElevenLabs is primarily focused on AI visual technology.
Eric Dane is known for his role in the show Euphoria.
The One Million Voices Initiative provides paid voice restoration services.
Mati Staniszewski is the co-founder of ElevenLabs.
Gayheart Dane feels that losing one's voice does not affect identity.
The initiative seeks to help individuals who have temporarily lost their voices.
The initiative aims to provide free AI voice restoration for one million individuals who have permanently lost their .
Before his death, Eric Dane worked with ElevenLabs to recreate his .
Gayheart Dane believes that losing a voice can significantly affect a person's and joy.
The technology used by ElevenLabs helped restore Eric's voice for their .
The company is searching globally for participants in the One Million Initiative.
Despite concerns about AI technology, the initiative is seen as a potential for good.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz

How much do you know?

What is the name of the initiative launched by ElevenLabs?
One Million Voices Initiative
Voice Restoration Project
AI Voice Restoration Program
Eric’s Voice Initiative
Who is Rebecca Gayheart Dane?
Co-founder of ElevenLabs
Widow of actor Eric Dane
A panel speaker at SXSW
An AI technology expert
Which disease did Eric Dane battle before his passing?
Cancer
Parkinson's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Multiple Sclerosis
How many individuals is the One Million Voices Initiative aiming to help?
100,000
500,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
Where was the announcement of the initiative made?
At a private event
At the Academy Awards
At the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival
At a technology conference
What does Gayheart Dane believe about the potential of AI technology?
It is only negative
It should not be used in healthcare
It exemplifies positive potential
It is too risky
ElevenLabs is primarily focused on AI visual technology.
Eric Dane is known for his role in the show Euphoria.
The One Million Voices Initiative provides paid voice restoration services.
Mati Staniszewski is the co-founder of ElevenLabs.
Gayheart Dane feels that losing one's voice does not affect identity.
The initiative seeks to help individuals who have temporarily lost their voices.
The initiative aims to provide free AI voice restoration for one million individuals who have permanently lost their .
Before his death, Eric Dane worked with ElevenLabs to recreate his .
Gayheart Dane believes that losing a voice can significantly affect a person's and joy.
The technology used by ElevenLabs helped restore Eric's voice for their .
The company is searching globally for participants in the One Million Initiative.
Despite concerns about AI technology, the initiative is seen as a potential for good.
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