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I can't seem to watch the example ATM, but I seem to be allergic to subs, so there are MANY shows that I would love to have even trash-quality dubs.
You may be underestimating how bad these AI dubs are.
The Italian Brainrot memes sound better than those.
Still better than a language I don't understand and text over the beautiful animation.
https://limewire.com/d/rE7IG#3wmSkCbKjJ
Honestly.... given the reaction seen here, I was expecting FAR worse. Assuming there is approximately zero human input/effort, I actually find it remarkable for a push-button auto-dubbing solution. In fact, if I had such a auto-dubbing "button", I would most surely make heavy use of it, and maybe even pay extra for it as a service... but that might just be me.
Here is another one, do you really think this is good:
https://xcancel.com/OtakuSpirited/status/1994662919498600488
This also has a dub originally but Amazon decided to go with AI. Cheaper.
I prefer this over AI: https://youtube.com/watch?v=m5LjA0gjeX8
I understand that it's weird, and it sucks that they would lift this above a curated human dubs (I guess they have separate ongoing license fees?), but yeah... as best I can tell it would be watchable (which for me is better than subs-only). Though, I don't know what it might do to my enjoyment (or brain) after a whole episode/season of ingesting this. :)
I think where I land on this issue is that this ought to be a third pole. We have subs, dubs, and this... and IMO it is misleading to call it a dub, or mix these in with wittingly-dubbed content, but I certainly see value in it.
Secondary effects may be another matter... part of me is afraid of a "raise to the bottom" effect, where we find ourselves in a position where nobody pays for high-quality dubs at some point. But in theory, lowering the barrier to dubbing does not necessarily need to bring everything down to trash level; if practically overnight everyone and their dog can auto-dub anime, there is no reason to have sub-only anime, pro-dub becomes a standout feature, and watchful streaming services could even see those autodubs that get high watch counts as a demand signal to pay for professional dubs.
No, it's you and the soulless husks in charge of Amazon!