Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Apple just launched a new feature for the “Books” app. With this feature, users can hear the writing in the book as audio narrated by the AI (Artificial Intelligence/AI).
The feature, which has been delayed since November last year, allows users to select books with AI narration and features a number of new books narrated in the digital voice of a human narrator.
This new venture could become a tough contender for the audiobook market (audiobook) which is growing rapidly. the difference, audiobook those in circulation today record real human voices, sometimes even from the authors themselves.
There are four entries to begin this feature, two present for fiction books and novels. And two marks for non-fiction and personal development. At this point, the limited launch coverage suggests more Genre and the rumors that will come in the future.
This feature also allows weary parents to let Apple’s AI audiobook read stories to their children. In addition, blind people can also be helped to access more book titles.
Apple has said that the books will be capped at their retail price and will only be distributed through Apple Books. The publisher and author will retain the rights to audiobookwhich means there are no restrictions for production and distribution audiobook another version.
The author who wants his book changed to audiobook Stories told by AI must use Apple’s preferred partners for manufacturing and distribution, and meet many other criteria. Currently, audiobook by Apple is only available in English.
Publisher’s review
The Guardian reports that Apple has approached several independent publishers as potential partners for narrative services audiobook New AI, but not everyone agrees to participate.
Apparently, some news companies were not notified that Apple is the company behind this AI audiobook technology. At the time, he was only told that there was a company that intended to make it audiobook AI, where the production is totally borne by the company. Authors will also receive fair selling rights.
The publishers involved are reportedly required to sign non-disclosure agreements. Pretty standard stuff when working with Apple.
An editor who was skeptical said the narrator audiobook it requires a touch of art and feeling in reading a book. If the narrator is changed to AI, the book will sound bland and lifeless.
Meanwhile, Apple has seen a phenomenon audiobook as an opportunity. With the help of artificial intelligence, there will be more and more book titles available in audiobook.
“More and more book lovers are listening audiobook, but only a fraction of the books have been converted to audio. Mute millions of titles,” says Apple’s website, quoted by Thank youFriday (6/1/2023).
“Many authors, especially independent writers and those associated with small publishers, are unable to create audiobooks due to the cost and complexity of production. Apple Books’ digital storytelling makes audiobook creation more accessible to everyone, helping you meet growing demand by providing more books for listeners to enjoy,” Apple continued.
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