Polish Radio Station Halts AI Presenters After Public Backlash

Radio Krakow ended its AI presenter experiment due to widespread criticism and concerns over job displacement.

The experiment featured AI-generated avatars that replaced human journalists at OFF Radio Krakow.
The AI presenters included virtual personas aimed at engaging younger audiences with cultural and social topics.
Public outrage was fueled by fears of AI replacing human jobs, leading to a petition with over 23,000 signatures.
Criticism intensified after AI presenters conducted an interview with a deceased Nobel laureate, Wisława Szymborska.
Station editor Marcin Pulit stated the experiment was meant to spark debate on AI, claiming it was successful in that regard.