AI training is everywhere right now. The demand is insane. I’ve done AI videos before, but I’m seeing so much of this generative AI—this is what all companies are competing in right now and trying to train. Generative AI needs to be fed. It needs a constant supply of new information, new ideas, and new content in order to function. But the reality is, it’s not really “learning.”

Today we’re diving even deeper into the world of AI and voiceover — because let’s be real: AI isn’t just a trend anymore. It’s here. It’s growing. And it’s starting to impact our industry in major ways. One of the more confusing — and honestly dangerous — aspects of AI in voiceover is something called a data set. If you’re a voice actor, especially a newer one, you need to understand this.

If you’re an audiobook narrator, aspiring narrator, or even just curious about the audiobook world, you may have noticed something strange happening recently. Books are popping up that are… well, let’s just say so badly written that you can’t help but wonder: “Was this even written by a person?” Spoiler alert: often, they weren’t.

Let's talk about AI. It's here, and it's getting better. But should you worry about it? Is AI going to replace voice actors?