Background on Melania Trump
Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States and wife of President Donald Trump, has recently launched an audiolibro narrated by an artificial intelligence (AI) replica of her voice. At 55 years old, she has been active in various projects that enhance her public image and generate income.
The AI-Generated Audiobook
On Thursday, Melania Trump announced the release of a seven-hour audiolibro narrated by an AI voice, priced at $25. The announcement was made through a social media post featuring a short black-and-white video with an AI-generated voice mimicking her distinct Slavic accent.
In the same post, she wrote: “My story, my perspective, the truth,” and added, “Let the future of editing begin.” The AI-generated version of Melania Trump’s voice was “created under the direction and supervision of Mrs. Trump,” according to the audiolibro’s website.
Multiple foreign language versions are expected to be available later this year, the website stated.
Physical Copies and Previous Projects
In October, Melania Trump released physical copies of her memoirs, including a limited edition printed on premium artistic paper for $150. She has also signed a lucrative contract with Amazon to produce a documentary series.
Legislation on “Revenge Porn” and AI Content
The release of the AI-narrated audiolibro comes just days after Melania Trump joined her husband to sign a bill making “revenge porn,” whether real or AI-generated, a federal crime. She had campaigned for this legislation in March, condemning “malicious online content,” including deepfakes or ultra-false videos.
Since her husband’s inauguration on January 20, Melania Trump has been relatively absent from the White House, spending less time in Washington alongside her billionaire spouse. However, this has not stopped her from pursuing several projects that bolster her public image and generate income.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Melania Trump? Melania Trump is the First Lady of the United States, wife of President Donald Trump, and a former model born in Slovenia.
- What is the AI-generated audiolibro about? The seven-hour audiolibro is narrated by an AI replica of Melania Trump’s voice and focuses on her story, perspective, and truth.
- Why is this significant? This project showcases the use of AI technology in audiobook narration and is part of Melania Trump’s efforts to maintain a positive public image.
- What is the “revenge porn” legislation Melania Trump supported? The bill makes the distribution of non-consensual intimate images, whether real or AI-generated, a federal crime.
- What other projects is Melania Trump involved in? Besides the AI-generated audiolibro, Melania Trump is also producing a documentary series with Amazon and has previously released physical copies of her memoirs.
