Voices, AI, and Headlines

This chapter explores the speakers' personal journeys in coming to terms with hearing their own voices in podcast recordings, revealing their initial discomfort and eventual acceptance. The conversation shifts towards a recent Apple feature aimed at addressing news summarization accuracy, reflecting skepticism about its effectiveness and intent. Additionally, the speakers critique the current state of headline writing in journalism, particularly the influence of clickbait, while also expressing empathy for the community affected by devastating fires in LA County.