Old Eric (if installed locally) works without an internet connection. New Eric requires cloud access to AWS Polly.
Review based on extensive TTS production experience and A/B listening tests of Ivona/Polly pre-2020 vs. neural models post-2022. old ivona eric new
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We are currently in the middle of an AI revolution. Tools like ElevenLabs, OpenAI, and Microsoft Azure have introduced voices that are indistinguishable from real humans. They can laugh, whisper, and show emotion. Old Eric (if installed locally) works without an