Voice-translated episodes will be available worldwide to both Premium and Free users, starting with a bundle of translated episodes in Spanish, with French and German to follow. The feedback from the pilot will guide future expansion and innovations. Spotify plans to continue exploring new ways to overcome barriers to storytelling as the number of people regularly listening to podcasts on its platform continues to grow.
Key takeaways:
- Spotify is piloting a Voice Translation feature for podcasts, which uses AI to translate podcasts into additional languages in the podcaster's voice.
- The tool uses OpenAI’s voice generation technology to match the original speaker’s style for a more authentic listening experience.
- Spotify has worked with podcasters like Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, Lex Fridman, Bill Simmons, and Steven Bartlett to generate AI-powered voice translations in Spanish, French, and German for select episodes.
- Voice-translated episodes will be available worldwide to both Premium and Free users, with an initial bundle of translated episodes in Spanish, French, and German rolling out in the coming days and weeks.