Generative AI on AWS: Generating Speech with Amazon Polly

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. Delve into the groundbreaking capabilities of Amazon Polly in revolutionizing text-to-speech applications across diverse sectors. Starting with the basics of Polly's text-to-speech technology, you will discover how to preprocess input texts to ensure clarity and effectiveness in speech output. You will learn how to install, design, and use Polly's rich set of voices and languages to create dynamic and engaging audio content for various purposes, from audiobooks to customer service chatbots. Then you will explore Polly’s customization options, including adjusting speech rate, pitch, and emphasis to produce natural-sounding speech that fits your specific needs. Next, you will investigate security, speech synthesis, and how to implement Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) tags to add pauses, adjust pronunciation, and control the volume of the speech output, enhancing the listening experience. Finally, you will examine best practices for managing and optimizing your Polly usage to keep costs down while maintaining high-quality speech output.