Audible thinks you want to have an AI-generated conversation with Dracula's beleaguered servant
Audible is launching a feature called Interactive Stories that uses generative AI to allow listeners to hold real-time conversations with characters from audio adaptations. The first experience will feature Renfield from Bram Stoker's Dracula, where users can respond in their own words and see the character react instantly. Alongside this, the platform is introducing visual tools like Character Guides and a Visual Explorer to enhance the listening experience with on-screen context.
- ▪The Interactive Stories feature debuts with an AI-driven conversation experience involving Renfield from the upcoming Dracula adaptation.
- ▪Listeners can respond to the AI character in their own words, and the character reacts in real time based on the input.
- ▪Audible is also releasing a Character Guide that visually displays who is speaking and provides spoiler-free character cards.
- ▪A new tool called Visual Explorer will display relevant imagery and maps at key moments during the audio experience.
- ▪The next Interactive Story is planned for the Exoplanet audio novel, which is set to release on November 5.
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Entertainment Audible thinks you want to have an AI-generated conversation with Dracula's beleaguered servant The platform is rolling out "Interactive Stories" starting with Bram Stoker's classic. By Lawrence Bonk Oct. 1, 2026 12:21 pm EST Audible Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Audible just announced something called Interactive Stories, which lets listeners "become part of the story's world." This is done via generative AI, so people can sort of talk to a character. The first of these experiences will accompany the upcoming Audible Original adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. The Interactive Story involves Dracula's long-suffering servant Renfield.
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