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August 22, 2024 10:18 am  #1


Would You Listen To An AI Radio Announcer? Some Have Been For Months

This CBC article indicates many stations are experimenting with an AI "personality," with Byrnes Communications' 104.7 Heart FM in Woodstock being the latest example.

"We've been very upfront. We're not trying to hide or do anything like that," said Byrnes, a broadcaster with decades of experience who also operates 105.1 The River in Niagara Falls, and 101.1 More FM in Fort Erie.

"104.7 Heart FM, with AI Cleo," the AI host said in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 18, before reading a news story about an Olympic medal dispute involving Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu and U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles.

 The AI's delivery, packaged in a monotone and clearly computer-generated voice, meandered through the story for roughly 30 seconds, struggling at times with pronunciation, before introducing another song and fading out."


Would You Listen To An AI Radio Announcer? Some Have Been For Months