Podnews Weekly Review PodFund for Podcast 2.0; AI in Podcasting; and the Castro app
Sep 6, 2024
This week features Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative, known for his audio production expertise, Dustin Bluck from Castro, a pioneer in podcast app innovation, and Russell Harrower from PodToo, focusing on indie developer support. They dive into the new Pod Fund aimed at growing independent podcast applications. The discussion highlights the role of AI in enhancing content creation and the vibrant podcasting culture in Asia. Also on the table is Castro's unique features and upcoming advancements, along with the competitive landscape shaped by Spotify's dominance.
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AI Augments But Raises Ethics Questions
- Mike Russell says AI is augmenting audio production but raises ethical and legal questions around voice cloning and content changes.
- He urges focusing on human augmentation and cautious use while standards and cases evolve.
Use Citable AI Summaries For Research
- Use tools like Perplexity to summarize stories with citations so you can trust sources more than hallucinating LLMs.
- Use summaries to prepare show topics quickly for podcasts or radio segments.
Creator Magic YouTube Launch
- Mike Russell described starting a new YouTube channel, Creator Magic, to show AI tools for creators in simple ways.
- He aims to weekly share useful AI tools without overwhelming creators.