According to ElevenLabs (@elevenlabsio), the company has created an exclusive AI-narrated version of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, utilizing a licensed synthetic voice of Judy Garland. The production was developed in ElevenLabs Studio and is now available via the ElevenReader platform, as part of the Iconic Voices collection. This marks a significant advancement in generative AI voice technology for the audiobook sector, enabling publishers to revive classic stories with iconic voices, provided appropriate licensing and permissions are secured (source: @elevenlabsio on Twitter, Nov 22, 2025). The initiative highlights practical AI applications in digital content creation and opens new business opportunities in licensing, content personalization, and legacy media monetization within the AI-driven publishing industry.

According to @elevenlabsio, Melania Trump is leveraging ElevenLabs' advanced AI voice technology to release a digitally narrated, multilingual audiobook version of her #1 New York Times Best Seller memoir, aiming to reach a global audience through audio accessibility (source: Twitter/@elevenlabsio, May 22, 2025). This marks a significant milestone in the audiobook industry by utilizing AI-generated narration to produce high-quality, natural-sounding audio in multiple languages. The integration of ElevenLabs' technology demonstrates the potential for AI in breaking language barriers, expanding content reach, and reducing production costs for publishers seeking global distribution. The project sets a new standard for digital publishing, illustrating how AI-driven audio solutions can unlock business opportunities for authors and media companies worldwide.