# Many People Prefer AI Audiobooks, Study Finds

A new study reveals that a significant number of listeners prefer AI-narrated audiobooks over human-narrated versions. The finding challenges assumptions about the superiority of human voice actors and suggests a growing acceptance of AI-generated narration. This trend could reshape the audiobook industry and how publishers approach narration.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/spoken-ai-audiobooks-preferencenew-edison-research-study-1236810295/) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000