AI hosted a radio station for six months and no one noticed

Technology
26 Apr 2025 • 4:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • An Australian radio station, CADA, secretly used an AI-generated host, "Thy," for six months without informing listeners.
  • The AI host, created using ElevenLabs software, presented a daily music show.
  • The deception was uncovered when a writer questioned Thy's identity, noting the lack of biographical information.
  • CADA's parent company, ARN, acknowledged the AI experiment, stating it was exploring new technologies but also emphasising the value of real personalities.
  • The incident sparked criticism, with some arguing that listeners should have been informed about the AI host.

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