An especially meaningful 'Play Ball!' from longtime Giants fan battling ALS (opens original article in a new tab)

A Giants fan with ALS, Osiel Mendoza, was able to say 'Play ball!' in his own voice using AI technology from ElevenLabs, marking a significant moment for him and his family.

• Osiel Mendoza, with ALS, spoke 'Play ball!' in his own voice for the first time in six years.
• ElevenLabs' AI technology recreates a person's voice using recordings, allowing Mendoza to communicate with his natural voice.
• The Giants partnered with ElevenLabs to honor ALS Awareness Day, enabling Mendoza to participate in the event.