Spark53:59The extraordinary power of terrestrial radio
It took a while for Ashley Elzinga to craft her artificial intelligence-powered counterpart.
“It sounded a bit monotone at first. It was a bit emotionless, which you know, all things considered … that’s not too surprising,” said the morning radio host, who’s based in northern Michigan.
Elzinga also records material for other local radio shows, including Portland’s weekday afternoon program on Live 95.5.
In mid-2023, she reportedly became the first radio host and DJ to launch an artificial intelligence-powered host. Called AI Ashley, the host fills in for her on air at the Portland show when she’s on vacation.
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