Reddit tests AI-generated audio and video summaries of popular text posts

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Reddit is experimenting with converting text-based posts into short AI-narrated videos, the company has confirmed. The videos use AI voices to read out the original post and selected comments, with text highlighted in sync as it is spoken. Each piece of content carries a label stating it is a 'Real conversation voiced by AI.' An example spotted in the r/boardgames subreddit shows an eight-year-old thread about road trip games transformed into a three-minute video. The initiative appears aimed at making Reddit content more accessible and engaging for users who prefer audio or visual formats.

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