Podcast industry under siege as AI bots flood airways with programs
18 hours ago
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- AI clones are being used in podcasting to create content, such as Steven Bartlett's AI clone narrating '100 CEOs With Steven Bartlett'.
- Listeners often feel strong bonds with podcast hosts, and the use of AI voices is seen as a breach of trust by many.
- Platforms like YouTube and Spotify offer voice cloning and translation features to increase reach and revenue.
- Inception Point AI has produced 200,000 podcast episodes, focusing on niche topics and using AI hosts like Vivian Steele.
- AI-generated podcasts are cheap to produce, with episodes costing as little as $1, making profitability possible with minimal listeners.
- Some listeners prefer written articles over podcasts for quicker information consumption.
- Podcasts are popular among people who multitask, such as drivers or exercisers.
- The debate continues on whether AI-generated content is an improvement or a degradation of the podcasting medium.