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Mike Parkinson and Jamie Anderson - podcasts with AI voices
Nov 9, 2024
Justin Jackson, CEO of Transistor.fm, talks about exciting new features for podcast networks, enhancing overall user experience. Mike Parkinson shares the journey of creating 'Virtually Parkinson,' showcasing an AI-powered version of his father's voice. Jamie Anderson from Deep Fusion Films adds insights on the implications of AI in storytelling and voice cloning technology. The trio discusses the emotional and ethical considerations of using AI in podcasts, and how it might shape the future of media communication.
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- The episode explores the controversial AI-assisted categorization of podcasts by political leanings, raising concerns about nuance in a polarized landscape.
- Acast's financial performance shows a 12% sales growth but highlights challenges with profitability as they introduce more advertising slots.
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Podcast Labeling for Political Content
The episode discusses the trend of labeling podcasts according to their political leanings, with Podchaser introducing AI-assisted categorization that classifies podcasts as left, right, or neutral. This initiative has sparked debate about the oversimplification of political views in such a binary system, reflecting the polarized US political landscape. Critics argue that the approach risks reinforcing existing biases by failing to capture the nuances of individual perspectives. There is also concern over the accuracy of labeling, as the process depends on both AI assessments and manual verifications, making it susceptible to misclassification.
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