Melania Trump Ushers in a New Publishing Era with AI-Narrated Audiobook
Former First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has recently announced the release of her memoir in an innovative audio format, entirely narrated by artificial intelligence. The publication, titled 'Melania,' features a unique vocal presentation generated by a digital twin of her own voice. This groundbreaking approach in literature aims to transform how readers experience books, blending technology with storytelling. Melania herself expressed her excitement: "It is a great honor to present to you this AI-powered audiobook, narrated entirely with my own voice. This marks a new chapter in the future of publishing, and I believe it will open new horizons for both authors and audiences." The seven-hour-long audiobook was produced by ElevenLabs, a company renowned for its voice AI models. Unlike traditional recordings, this project utilizes a synthetic voice that reads the text with high fidelity, maintaining the unique nuances of Melania's speech. Creating such a voice imprint takes approximately four hours of technical work. Melania Trump, originally from Slovenia, was born in Novo Mesto in the former Yugoslavia, now part of Slovenia. She moved to the United States at age 26 and obtained citizenship in 2006. Previously a model, she now explores the latest technological innovations that are reshaping the fields of media and publishing.