Audible, the audiobook company owned by Amazon, has launched an AI assistant called "Maven" to help users discover their favorite audiobooks more easily. This new feature is currently being tested in some areas of the United States. Users can input requirements through natural language, and Maven will recommend suitable books from a catalog of nearly one million books to improve the efficiency of users in finding audiobooks. This function has been launched on iOS and Android platforms, and will gradually cover more users and books in the future.
Recently, Audible, the audiobook company owned by Amazon, announced that they are testing an AI assistant called "Maven" designed to help users find their favorite audiobooks more easily. Starting today, select US users can try this new feature.
The assistant "Maven" is such a smart little guy! Users can input their needs in natural language, such as "I want to find an inspirational novel with a female protagonist." Maven then recommends appropriate books based on the user's request from a catalog of nearly one million books.
The service is currently available on both iOS and Android devices and is available to about half of U.S. users, although it currently only covers a portion of the audiobook library.
Interestingly, Audible did not disclose in detail the specific AI models this AI assistant is based on. However, a company spokesperson said Maven will combine "the advantages of multiple models" and will continue to be optimized as technology advances.
In addition to Maven, Audible is also experimenting with other AI applications, such as AI-curated book lists and AI-generated review summaries. The new features could be Audible's answer to platforms like Spotify, which has launched AI-generated playlists.
Additionally, reports indicate that users are already listening to thousands of audiobooks dubbed by AI, sparking concerns among some creators that robots will take away the jobs of audiobook voice actors. According to statistics, there are currently more than 40,000 books using AI dubbing, and this number is still increasing.
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Maven Assistant helps users recommend audiobooks based on their specific needs.
Audible is experimenting with a variety of AI features, including AI curated book lists and review summaries.
? Currently, more than 40,000 books use AI dubbing, causing concerns among creators.
Audible's Maven AI assistant represents an attempt by the audiobook industry to use artificial intelligence technology to improve user experience, and its future development deserves attention. The application of AI technology has also caused an impact on traditional occupations. How to balance technological development and humanistic care will be an issue that the industry needs to think about.