Michael Caine AI Clone To Voice 'The Odyssey' Audiobook For ElevenLabs
An AI-generated voice of actor Michael Caine has been selected to narrate a new audiobook version of Homer’s The Odyssey for ElevenLabs.
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The brief
ElevenLabs is producing a new audiobook of The Odyssey featuring a synthetic voice clone of Michael Caine. This development brings the technology into the realm of literary narration for a classical text. Coverage from Deadline, Variety, The Guardian, The New York Times, and the A.V.
Club emphasizes the technical nature of the AI clone. Outlets are highlighting the release in the context of an upcoming film project directed by Christopher Nolan. Future developments will depend on the public reception of the AI performance.
Coverage does not yet specify the release date or details regarding the licensing agreements behind the voice usage.
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Quick answers
Who is producing the audiobook?
ElevenLabs is producing the audiobook.
What text is being narrated?
The audiobook will feature a narration of The Odyssey.
Is this related to other media projects?
Yes, coverage notes the release is occurring ahead of a movie directed by Christopher Nolan.
Coverage (6)
- Michael Caine The Odyssey Adaptation Announced by AI Company That Officially Licensed His Voice IGN · 4h ago
- Odysseus to face AI-generated Michael Caine in new The Odyssey audiobook A.V. Club · 4h ago
- Michael Caine’s AI-Generated Voice to Narrate ‘The Odyssey’ Audiobook Ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Movie Variety · 4h ago
- You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook The Guardian · 4h ago
- Would You Let an A.I. Michael Caine Read You the ‘Odyssey’? The New York Times · 4h ago
- Michael Caine AI Clone To Voice 'The Odyssey' Audiobook For ElevenLabs Deadline · 4h ago
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