AI may replace voice actors in the future (thewalrus.ca)

Summary:

• Artificial intelligence is starting to impact the voice-over industry, with software being developed to replace human actors.
• Apple has launched a catalog of books narrated by AI voices, aiming to help indie authors and small publishers.

Key terms:

• Voice actor: A person who provides spoken performances for various types of media, such as cartoons and audiobooks
• Dubbing: The process of replacing the original voice in a film or television show with a different language or voice
• Audiobook: A recording of a book being read aloud, typically used for listening on the go or as an accessible alternative to reading
• Indie authors: Independent writers who self-publish their work

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