Fri May 23 08:20:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Melania Trump Pioneers New Publishing Era with AI-Narrated Audiobook of Her Memoir**
**New York, NY –** Former First Lady Melania Trump has announced the release of an innovative audiobook version of her recently published memoir, “Melania,” entirely narrated by an artificial intelligence recreation of her own voice. The audiobook, a collaboration with New York-based audio AI startup ElevenLabs, is available exclusively on Melania Trump’s website for $25.
Mrs. Trump unveiled the project on X, formerly Twitter, posting a promotional video featuring a preview of her AI-generated voice. “My story. My perspective. The truth,” the voice intones in the clip. “A NEW ERA IN PUBLISHING,” she wrote, adding, “I am honored to bring you Melania – The AI Audiobook – narrated entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice. Let the future of publishing begin.”
The memoir, originally published in October 2024, delves into Mrs. Trump’s life, from her upbringing in Cold War-era Yugoslavia to her experiences as First Lady. In excerpts highlighted from the book, she describes her initial meeting with Donald Trump, recalling being captivated by his “charm and easygoing nature” and his “magnetic energy.”
The book also addresses potentially controversial topics. Mrs. Trump voices strong support for reproductive rights, stating, “It is imperative to guarantee that women have autonomy in deciding their preference of having children, based on their own convictions, free from any intervention or pressure from the government.”
Additionally, the memoir tackles the 2016 Republican National Convention speech controversy, where her address was accused of plagiarizing portions of Michelle Obama’s 2008 Democratic National Convention speech. Mrs. Trump acknowledged the similarities, stating, “My initial reaction was one of disbelief, but upon closer examination, the undeniable similarities between the two speeches left me reeling.” She added that she realized she “had relied too much on others in this crucial endeavour.”
The AI-narrated audiobook is currently available in English, with Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi versions, as well as others, in production, the Independent reports. The release signals a bold step into the future of publishing and marks a unique endeavor by the former First Lady.
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