# Can AI audiobooks narrate better than humans? This study says many listeners think so

> You might assume most listeners would pick a real human voice over a synthetic one, but a new study says otherwise.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/can-ai-audiobooks-narrate-better-than-humans-this-study-says-many-listeners-think-so/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a56aa52aa7cb2feba6ed0d5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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