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AI use is everywhere. But what does that mean exactly? Did someone use a tool to correct grammar? Did they have it look for redundancy in their writing or did they use it to create a cover, write AND narrate their book? 

In this episode, I break down the current AI categories to know in publishing and outline ways that narrators can not just protect their performances, but their moral code, too. 

Sources and show notes

1. The Atlantic, “Is This What Comes After AI Slop?” — reporting on the disputed Daggermouth allegations, the unpublished study, Wolfe’s denial, and Simon & Schuster’s response.
2. Pozotron, “Audiobook Proofing Service” and “Script Preparation” — the company’s descriptions of its AI-assisted proofing, preparation, and pickup tools.
3. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, “Content Guidelines: Artificial Intelligence Content” — definitions and disclosure requirements for AI-generated versus AI-assisted material.
4. U.S. Copyright Office, “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence” and “Registration Guidance for Works Containing AI-Generated Material” — human-authorship and disclosure guidance.
5. ACX, “Voice Replica Beta Help for Producers” — ACX’s description of voice replicas, narrator control, compensation, and product labeling.
6. SAG-AFTRA, “No Contract, No Work Order for Audiobooks” — union restrictions concerning audiobook digital replicas and AI training.
7. National Association of Voice Actors, “Synthetic Voice/AI Rider” — contractual resource for voice actors.
8. Authors Guild, “AI-Related Model Publishing Contract Clauses” — model provisions covering AI narration, artwork, translation, and other publishing uses.

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