Press releases are often full of hype and low on substance, but Legible has a proven record for breaking ground in digital publishing.

Earlier this month Legible, a digital publishing platform, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Camb.ai, an AI-driven content localisation company.

Press releases are often full of hype and low on substance, but Legible has a proven record for breaking ground in digital publishing, so this TNPS summary of the partnership media hand-out will allow more than usual of the hype, because Legible isn’t usually prone to over-exaggeration.

The collaboration aims to transform the digital reading experience by using AI to instantly convert millions of ebooks into high-quality audiobooks in over 160 languages, unlocking global markets and making previously inaccessible content available to readers worldwide.

(TNPS – You see what I mean about hype, but in this case I’m struggling to find reasons to dismiss the assertion out of hand. This is entirely within the realms of possibility as our industry rapidly evolves, and entirely in line with TNPS expectations, just happening even faster than I would have expected.)

Key Features of the Partnership:

Instant Audiobook Conversion: Publishers and authors can now create multilingual audiobooks in seconds, drastically reducing production time and costs.

Voice Localisation and Translation: CAMB.AI’s advanced AI technology ensures professional-quality narration, including tone and intonation, in multiple languages.

Seamless User Experience: Readers can toggle between ebook text and audiobook mode effortlessly, with content accessible via Legible’s apps, browser platform, and in-car infotainment systems.

Ethical AI Practices: Voice actors can license their voices for AI-generated narrations, ensuring fair compensation and creative integrity.

Benefits for the Publishing Industry:

Cost Efficiency: Traditional audiobook production costs can be significantly reduced, making it feasible for publishers to create multilingual versions of their titles.

Global Reach: Publishers and authors can tap into international markets faster than ever before, reaching audiences in over 160 languages.

In-Car Infotainment: With partnerships in the automotive sector, Legible is expanding its reach into the rapidly growing in-car entertainment market.

Educational Applications: The integration of AI-driven audiobooks could revolutionise eLearning, making educational content more accessible globally.

If the partnership lives up to even a fraction of the credible excitement that exudes from the press release, then kudos to Legible CEO Kaleeg Hainsworth and Camb.AI CTO Akshat Prakash.

Read the full press release here.

This post first appeared in the TNPS LinkedIn newsfeed.