Posted May 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM UTCSExternal LinkStevie BonifieldSpotify will offer authors a way to AI generate audio versions of their books soon.Amazon launched AI-generated audiobooks last year, and now Spotify is launching its own AI audiobook narration feature, Audiobook Creation Tools. Starting in June, self-published authors will be able to use the beta feature to create audio versions of their books using AI voices from ElevenLabs.Books on Spotify: New Updates for Listeners and Authors[Spotify]Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Stevie BonifieldLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularIf I could only have one laptop for work and gaming, I’d get this oneGoogle’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wildMicrosoft starts canceling Claude Code licensesI have a new go-to browserGitHub faces a fight for its survival at MicrosoftThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.