Polish radio station ends AI presenter experiment after public backlash

A Polish radio station, OFF Radio Krakow, has ended its use of AI-generated presenters after public backlash. The station had recently replaced its journalists with virtual characters, aiming to engage younger audiences. The experiment, intended to last three months, faced immediate criticism. A petition against the AI presenters gathered over 23,000 signatures, highlighting concerns about job replacement in the media sector. The station's editor stated that the experiment sparked significant debate about artificial intelligence. After just one week, they decided to discontinue the project, citing the strong emotional response from the public.