AI Technology in Audiobooks: Amazon's Audible Narrators Clone Themselves
AI Technology Empowers Audiobook Creators
Amazon's Audible is taking a significant leap forward in audiobook production with its new initiative allowing narrators to create AI clones of themselves. Starting this week, a selected group of narrators will participate in a beta test aimed at streamlining the audiobook creation process. As stated by Amazon, this development addresses the urgent need for a broader audiobook catalog.
How the AI Cloning Process Works
- Participants will submit voice recordings to train their AI replicas.
- Narrators can customize pronunciation and pacing using Amazon’s production tools.
- Control over projects remains with the narrators, including live performances and AI-generated recordings.
Amazon emphasizes the commitment to balancing the interests of authors, narrators, and listeners as it explores this innovative technology.
Compensation and Future Prospects
Narrators will benefit from a Royalty Share model, receiving compensation on a title-by-title basis, although details regarding earnings remain sparse. This step not only highlights Amazon's dedication to improving audiobook accessibility but also marks a pivotal moment in the intersection of technology and literature.
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