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Case Study6 min

Building My
AI Army.

Creating Chat Agents of Me: Exploring voice cloning and conversational AI with Pickaxe and ElevenLabs to connect with my audience 24/7.

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Daniel Deveney

"These AI agents aren't meant to replace human interaction, but rather to enhance it, providing instant support and freeing me up to focus on creating more great content."

— Daniel LXD, 'Building my AI Army'

How do I connect with my audience and provide value when I can't be online 24/7? That's where the exciting world of AI chat agents comes in! I've been experimenting with some cutting-edge tools to create digital versions of myself, ready to answer your questions and provide information even when I'm offline.

My goal? To make it easier for you to find what you're looking for on my site, whether it's information about my projects, my background, or just general inquiries. These AI agents aren't meant to replace human interaction, but rather to enhance it, providing instant support and freeing me up to focus on creating more great content.

Pickaxe: The Textual Guru

Pickaxe offered a fantastic platform for building a traditional, text-based chat agent. I was able to feed it information about myself, my work, and frequently asked questions. The result? A bot that can intelligently answer your typed queries, guiding you to the right resources on my site and offering helpful insights.

It's like having a knowledgeable assistant available around the clock. I was particularly impressed with how easily I could customise the bot's responses and tailor it to my specific needs. It's a great way to provide instant support and ensure that visitors can always find the information they need.

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Structuring custom textual query models using modern low-code AI layers
VIDEO: Pickaxe chatbot demo — textual AI agent walkthrough.

24/7 Text Support

cloning custom knowledge vectors to resolve textual questions instantly.

ElevenLabs: Giving My AI a Voice

But I wanted to take things a step further. What if my AI could actually talk to you? That's where ElevenLabs came in. This platform allows you to clone your voice and generate realistic speech. Imagine having a real-time conversation with my AI, complete with my own vocal inflections and nuances.

While still in its early stages, the potential is incredible. Think about interactive FAQs, personalised messages, and even AI-powered audio guides. ElevenLabs opens up a whole new dimension for engaging with my audience, turning reading into a highly custom sensory experience.

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Voice cloning workflows synthesizing highly realistic inflections and nuances
VIDEO: ElevenLabs voice cloning demo — AI voice agent walkthrough.

Real-time Voice Cloning

generating vocal inflections and audio guidelines with minimal latency.

The Future of AI Me

While both platforms are still in beta, I'm incredibly excited about the possibilities they offer. Imagine a future where my AI agents can not only answer your questions but also proactively offer helpful resources, suggest relevant content, and even provide personalised recommendations.

This is just the beginning of my journey into the world of AI assistants. I'll be continuing to refine and improve my digital selves, so stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, feel free to explore the AI chat agent on my site (coming soon!). I'm eager to see how it can help you connect with my work and find the information you need.

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