Spotify adds AI audiobook creation tool

Spotify is enhancing its self-publishing platform with an AI-powered tool for audiobook creation, developed in partnership with ElevenLabs. This feature, launching in beta by invitation in June, will initially support English and allow authors to publish their AI-generated audiobooks anywhere without exclusive contracts. The move expands Spotify's "Spotify for Authors" platform to more languages and aims to leverage advanced voice models for more expressive narration. The company is also improving audiobook discovery and playlist creation, reflecting its significant investment and growth in the audiobook market.