It’s an AI audiobook revolution that has been turbo-charged by Amazon.
Others have mixed reactions.
But not everyone is giving the virtual voice glowing reviews.
Human narrators are also sounding the alarm about potential job losses as the technology improves.
“[It’s] not taken all the jobs.
It has not taken all the jobs.
But it’s trying to.
Request that audible include a filter to allow you to not see virtual voices if you choose.
Right now you’re drowning in them and can’t stop it.
Even Apple startedsellingaudiobooks with AI-based narration last year with voices seemingly based on real actors' performances.
Controversy erupted when those actors said theydidn’t knowabout it.
The tensions at play highlight the differing priorities and tradeoffs facing each group.
For budget-constrained indie authors, easy and free audio conversions are a no-brainer.
But for listeners accustomed to human narration quality, having no filter option is frustrating.
Meanwhile, publishers want to embrace cost-saving tech without alienating consumers.
But narrators fear having careers undermined.
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