The article discusses the experience of Mateusz Demski, a freelance journalist who lost his job at Radio Krakow due to financial troubles, only to discover the station replaced hosts with AI avatars. This shift sparked outrage, particularly with the use of a deceased writer’s likeness. Demski expresses concern about the ethical implications of using AI, especially in representing marginalized communities and emotions in journalism, underscoring the essential human element in storytelling. The article emphasizes efforts by laid-off staff to protest against AI-driven content and calls for regulatory actions.
We were told the radio station was having financial problems...but a few months later I heard that Radio Krakow was launching programmes hosted by three AI characters.
What are the ethics of using the likeness of a dead person? Szymborska is a symbol of Polish intellectual culture, so it caused outrage.
It was shocking and damaging to hear their lived experience and knowledge being imitated by AI. We started a petition against the station.
Radio is created by people for other people. We cannot replace our experiences, emotions or voices with avatars.
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