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Title: This could be epic - opinions? Ai voiceovers
Post by: Marti Talbott on July 29, 2020, 01:50:37 AM

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Is it true Amazon would not accept AI voiceover audio books?

Title: Re: This could be epic - opinions? Ai voiceovers
Post by: RPatton on July 29, 2020, 03:11:09 AM

I think it's fine for less than 60 seconds, but anything longer and it becomes less natural. Not even uncanny valley less natural either.

If I paid for an audio book with that vo, I'd demand a refund and wouldn't buy from that author again. I might not be able to identify it as text to voice, but it would definitely cause me to stop listening.

Title: Re: This could be epic - opinions? Ai voiceovers
Post by: R. C. on July 30, 2020, 07:30:06 AM

Quote from: Marti Talbott on July 29, 2020, 01:50:37 AM

Is it true Amazon would not accept AI voiceover audio books?

Yes.  re: ACX/Audible (https://www.acx.com/help/acx-audio-submission-requirements/201456300)

"Your submitted audiobook must be narrated by a human.
Text-to-speech recordings are not allowed. Audible listeners choose audiobooks for the performance of the material, as well as the story. To meet that expectation, your audiobook must be recorded by a human."

I know, because I read this yesterday.  :)

Cheers,
R.C.