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Audible survey: Audiobooks drive print sales, half open to AI narration

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A survey commissioned by Audible and conducted by NielsenIQ across 11 markets indicates that listening to audiobooks encourages people to engage more with print and e-books. The findings also revealed that a significant portion of audiobook listeners, approximately half, would be open to trying AI-narrated content. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential market for AI-generated audio content and its impact on traditional publishing formats.

RANK_REASON The item discusses findings from a survey about audiobook consumption and AI narration, which is commentary on market trends rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Audible survey: Audiobooks drive print sales, half open to AI narration

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