An audiobook titled “Melania”, released on May 22 by Melania Trump, features an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated version of her voice instead of a traditional recording.
This is the first time a US First Lady has used AI to narrate a published work.
The audiobook is currently listed on the ElevenReader app, which features AI voice narration. Additionally, it is only available through the app and costs $25. Versions in Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi are planned for later release.
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The AI voice reads the entire book, which runs a little over seven hours. The content of the memoir covers her childhood in Slovenia, her career in modeling, and the events that led to her meeting President Donald Trump.
The voice model was developed by ElevenLabs, a company that builds voice technology. According to Melania’s official website, the project was done with her direct input and oversight.
In a post on X, Melania said, “I am honored to bring you Melania—The AI Audiobook—narrated entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice. Let the future of publishing begin”.
Instead of using standard platforms like Audible, the audiobook is hosted on ElevenReader. This helps promote ElevenLabs’ technology and shows how AI can be used to create full-length audio content.
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