Melania Trump has embraced AI technology for her memoir’s audiobook release, partnering with ElevenLabs to create an AI-generated version of her voice. This collaboration represents a significant intersection of celebrity publishing and artificial intelligence, potentially setting a precedent for how public figures might leverage voice synthesis technology to expand their reach across multiple languages and platforms.
The big picture: Former First Lady Melania Trump has released an AI-narrated audiobook version of her memoir “Melania,” using a synthetic replica of her own voice created by AI startup ElevenLabs.
- The $25 audiobook launched May 22 in English, with versions in Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi coming soon.
- The audio version is available exclusively through the ElevenReader app for iOS and Android devices.
What she’s saying: “I am honored to bring you Melania – The AI Audiobook – narrated entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice,” Trump wrote on X. “Let the future of publishing begin.”
Context: ElevenReader’s platform already features thousands of audiobooks, including works by notable figures like Dr. Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Feynman—all narrated using AI voices modeled after the authors.
About the memoir: According to Skyhorse Publishing, the book offers “a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated challenges with grace and determination.”
- The memoir covers Trump’s childhood in Slovenia, her career in high fashion across Europe and New York, and her meeting with Donald Trump.
- The publisher describes this encounter as “a chance encounter that forever changed the course of her life.”
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