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Melania Trump Launches AI-Narrated Audiobook of Memoir

The First Lady's voice is replicated using AI technology, marking a significant step in AI-driven publishing.

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Overview

  • Melania Trump released an AI-narrated audiobook of her memoir, 'Melania,' using a voice clone developed by ElevenLabs under her strict supervision.
  • The seven-hour English-language audiobook is available for $25 on her personal website and the ElevenReader app, with multilingual editions planned for later this year.
  • Trump described the project as 'a new era in publishing,' emphasizing its potential to connect listeners with her personal story in multiple languages.
  • The audiobook's release follows the signing of the bipartisan Take It Down Act, which Melania Trump supported to combat non-consensual AI-generated imagery.
  • This initiative highlights the First Lady's dual approach to AI, embracing its creative possibilities while advocating against its misuse.