Melania Trump’s memoir, titled “Melania”, has been published as an audiobook. The distinctive feature of this release is the use of artificial intelligence technology from ElevenLabs, which replicates her voice.
The former First Lady of the United States expressed pride in pioneering the application of artificial intelligence in the publishing sector. According to reliable sources, she stated, “ElevenLabs developed an AI-generated replica of my voice under my strict supervision, which will establish an unforgettable connection with my personal story, in multiple languages for listeners worldwide.”
The Audiobook is a 7-hour-long English language recording and is exclusively available on MelaniaTrump.com. The technology firm ElevenLabs, recognized as an AI audio research and technology company, built the innovative product.
Mati Staniszewski, the CEO of ElevenLabs, enthusiastically declared, “We’re excited that Melania Trump trusted our technology to power this first-of-its-kind audiobook project,” and further added, “We look forward to helping bring this book to the public in many other languages, in Mrs. Trump’s voice, soon.”
It’s reported that versions of the audiobook in Spanish, Hindi, and Portuguese will be available later this year. This raises important questions about the growing intersection of technology and traditional media, and the potential implications for accessibility and international reach.
As the use of artificial intelligence in various sectors grows, its applications in the realm of publishing present a new frontier.