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Amazon Prime Video Launches AI-Aided Dubbing for Global Accessibility

The pilot program introduces English and Spanish dubs for 12 licensed titles, blending AI technology with human expertise.

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The logo of streaming service Amazon Prime Video is seen in this illustration picture taken March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/Illustration/File Photo
Prime Video is testing AI-powered dubbing.

Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video has begun testing AI-aided dubbing for select licensed movies and series to enhance accessibility for global audiences.
  • The program currently supports English and Latin American Spanish dubs for 12 titles, including 'El Cid: La Leyenda,' 'Mi Mamá Lora,' and 'Long Lost.'
  • The AI-aided process involves a hybrid approach where localization professionals collaborate with AI to refine the quality of the dubs.
  • This feature is only applied to titles that previously lacked dubbing support, aiming to expand the reach of Prime Video’s content library.
  • The move reflects a growing trend in the media industry to integrate AI for localization, with similar tools recently introduced by YouTube and Meta.