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Build an AI dubbing pipeline with faster-whisper, XTTS-v2, and FFmpeg
A developer tutorial walks through creating a script that transcribes English video audio with faster-whisper, translates it via an LLM, and synthesizes Spanish speech with voice cloning using XTTS-v2. The pipeline uses FFmpeg to replace the original audio track. The post also addresses the challenge of fitting translated speech into original time slots.
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While the tutorial is a useful hands-on guide, it glosses over the licensing restrictions of XTTS-v2 and the ethical need for speaker consent, which could trip up commercial users.
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