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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various industries, and radio broadcasting is no exception. Recently, listeners have noticed a shift in several radio stations, including 96.1, 96.9, 101.9, and 96.5, which have all reportedly started using the same AI-generated female voice for traffic updates and ad reads. This change has sparked a debate among listeners, with some finding the AI voice unbearable to listen to and expressing concerns about the potential replacement of radio hosts with AI. The question now is whether this trend will continue and if the traditional radio experience, characterized by human voices and personalities, is under threat…