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AI DJ expands into radio, raising fears among hosts about job replacement

A synthetic co-host is spreading to new cities as radio workers worry about their future in an AI-augmented industry.

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An artificial intelligence DJ is co-hosting a radio show on Los Angeles' José FM and expanding to other cities, marking another entry point for AI into broadcast media. The show pairs the AI host with a human counterpart, blending synthetic and human voices for listeners.

Radio workers are watching the expansion closely, concerned that synthetic hosts could eventually displace human jobs in an industry already facing competitive pressures. The move reflects broader trends of AI adoption in media and entertainment, where companies are testing how audiences respond to machine-generated content alongside traditional talent.

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