c/aboringdystopia · by return2ozma@lemmy.world · 1yAudible unveils plans to use AI voices to narrate audiobooks https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/may/13/audible-unveils-plans-to-use-ai-voices-to-narrate-audiobooks44 points · 6 comments · view on lemmy.world
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stupidcasey@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 1y
I mean, obviously, I honestly thought this was already happening.
Rozauhtuno@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 15 pts · 1y
They're gonna source the training data ethically and give compensation to every voice actor, right?
Right?
JustOneMoreCat@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 12 pts · 1y
Nope, gross. I was already considering cancelling my subscription, so this makes my decision easier.
zakobjoa@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 1y
So, after flooding the book market with self-Publisher AI slop the same thing is coming for audio books. Prepare to wade through rivers of shit to find something nice. Or leave the platform.
Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
They must have finally gotten the AI to the point where it's bearable to listen to.
pleasestopasking@reddthat.com · 13 pts · 1y
Or they just don't care and think people will stay with them out of habit.