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Melania Trump Releases AI-Narrated Audiobook of Memoir

The First Lady's memoir, narrated by an AI-generated replica of her voice, marks a significant step in the integration of artificial intelligence in publishing.

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Overview

  • The AI-narrated audiobook, created in collaboration with ElevenLabs, replicates Melania Trump's voice under her strict supervision.
  • Priced at $25, the seven-hour English version is available on her personal website, with multilingual editions planned for release later in 2025.
  • Melania Trump described the project as a 'new frontier' in publishing, blending advanced AI technology with personal storytelling.
  • The release follows the recent signing of the Take It Down Act, a law aimed at combating AI-generated deepfake pornography and other non-consensual imagery.
  • ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski praised the initiative as a 'first-of-its-kind audiobook project,' highlighting its potential for global accessibility.