AI Office Hours: Audiobooks, Synthetic Voice Detection, and App Development with Pat Riley

In this special simulcast of *The Neil Haley Show* and *AI Office Hours**, **Neil “The Media Giant” Haley* and *Patrick Riley* discuss AI tools, voice assistants, app development, automation, and the challenges of relying on rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology. Patrick opens the conversation by sharing how he is using ElevenLabs to work on the audiobook version of The Hunger Lie. He explains that he discovered a limited-time offer for additional credits and is taking advantage of the opportunity to continue producing his audiobook. He also discusses his earlier audiobook project, Deception Underway, and how he evaluates the available tools and subscription benefits to keep development costs manageable. The conversation then turns to building applications and promotional videos with AI. Patrick demonstrates a short promotional video for DealPivot AI, an application designed to help people prepare for car dealership negotiations. The tool offers features such as AI-assisted planning, vehicle price estimates, finding nearby dealerships, scanning vehicle window stickers, reviewing dealer offers, and comparing financing and insurance options. Patrick explains that he created the promotional video using Manus after providing screenshots from his application. Neil and Patrick also discuss the process of developing and launching software, including integrating payment systems, connecting APIs, and using AI tools to reduce development time and expenses. Patrick shares updates on his application, which he is preparing to release, as well as his work on a provisional patent. He explains why he is keeping his project private while making further adjustments and preparing the necessary documentation. Another major topic is the changing functionality of AI voice assistants. Neil describes his frustration with changes he experienced while using Claude voice mode, particularly when trying to access files, execute commands, and create documents during live conversations. He shares his exchanges with AI-powered customer support and explains how the responses failed to address his experience. Neil also discusses how he experimented with different workflows to restore access to the information he needed. Patrick reflects on the broader implications of AI systems relying on other agents to complete tasks. They explore how these interactions can create additional layers between users and the tools they want to use, raising questions about reliability, transparency, and the future of AI-assisted work. The conversation also touches on the growing use of automated voice calls in the financial industry. Patrick describes tools his team uses to identify synthetic voices and discusses the potential need for trusted digital identities and verification systems when AI agents communicate with businesses. Neil shares additional examples of using AI for website development, including building multi-page websites through voice interactions and exploring connections with services such as Netlify and Namecheap. He describes his interest in vibe coding and explains that he is continuing to learn about the development tools and infrastructure needed to turn his ideas into working applications. Toward the end of the episode, Patrick provides an update on his children's book and website, while Neil discusses ways to promote the book through automated social media posts. They also return to DealPivot AI and its website, highlighting Patrick's ongoing work to bring his projects to a wider audience. 🧷To Learn More: 📍DealPivot AI: https://dealpivotai.com 📍Underway Books: https://underwaybooks.com