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Posted 9/25/2023, 12:03:23 PM

Spotify Pilots AI-Powered Voice Translation for Podcasts, Matching Hosts' Voices in Other Languages

Spotify is piloting Voice Translation for podcasts, which translates episodes into other languages while matching the podcaster's voice using AI.
Voice Translation leverages innovations like OpenAI's voice generation to match the speaker's style for a more natural listening experience.
In the pilot, Spotify is working with popular podcasters like Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, and Steven Bartlett to translate episodes into Spanish, French, and German.
Voice-translated episodes will be available to Spotify Premium and Free users globally. Initial translated episodes are launching in Spanish.
This is just the beginning - Spotify will use feedback to improve Voice Translation and potentially expand it to more creators and languages.

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8/8/2023

Spotify's new AI 'DJ' expands to 50 countries

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Patreon creators can now publish subscriber-only podcasts on Spotify

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Spotify CEO Defends AI Music Policies, Podcast Deals in Face of Apple and Google Fees

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9/26/2023

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Spotify Launches Audiobook Feature for Premium Subscribers, Offers 15 Hours of Free Listening Per Month

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Spotify Developing $19.99 Superpremium Tier with Lossless Audio, AI Playlists, and More

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10/19/2023

YouTube Pushes Ahead with Controversial AI Music Tech Despite Backlash

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Posted 9/25/2023, 12:03:23 PM

Spotify Pilots AI-Powered Voice Translation for Podcasts, Matching Hosts' Voices in Other Languages

Spotify is piloting Voice Translation for podcasts, which translates episodes into other languages while matching the podcaster's voice using AI.
Voice Translation leverages innovations like OpenAI's voice generation to match the speaker's style for a more natural listening experience.
In the pilot, Spotify is working with popular podcasters like Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, and Steven Bartlett to translate episodes into Spanish, French, and German.
Voice-translated episodes will be available to Spotify Premium and Free users globally. Initial translated episodes are launching in Spanish.
This is just the beginning - Spotify will use feedback to improve Voice Translation and potentially expand it to more creators and languages.

spotify.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/8/2023

Spotify's new AI 'DJ' expands to 50 countries

8/9/2023

Patreon creators can now publish subscriber-only podcasts on Spotify

9/6/2023

Spotify strips lyrics from free tier for some users in new 'test'

Spotify is testing a feature that locks lyrics behind its paywall, as the company aims to increase its number of paid subscribers.

9/6/2023

Spotify CFO Touts AI DJ, Podcasting “Evolution”: “We Are Signing Deals Differently”

9/25/2023

Spotify CEO Defends AI Music Policies, Podcast Deals in Face of Apple and Google Fees

9/26/2023

Spotify Launches 'Jam' Feature for Real-Time Group Playlist Control

Spotify has introduced a new social feature called Jam, which allows multiple users to contribute to a shared playlist in real-time, enhancing group listening experiences.

10/2/2023

Spotify Code Hints at AI-Powered Playlists Users Can Create with Prompts

10/4/2023

Spotify Launches Audiobook Feature for Premium Subscribers, Offers 15 Hours of Free Listening Per Month

Spotify is expanding its audio offerings by introducing audiobooks to its Premium subscribers, with access to over 150,000 reads, as they aim to become the go-to platform for all audio content.

10/6/2023

Spotify Developing $19.99 Superpremium Tier with Lossless Audio, AI Playlists, and More

10/19/2023

YouTube Pushes Ahead with Controversial AI Music Tech Despite Backlash