The Role of AI in Podcasting Today – MDW395

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Mike Dell's World 395
for November 8th, 2023.

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Hello everyone. Welcome to another
episode of Mike Dell's world,

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where we explore the fascinating corners
of technology and its impact on our

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daily lives. I'm your host, Mike Dell,

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and today we're delving
into the intriguing world
of artificial intelligence

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or ai, and its increasing role
in the podcasting universe.

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Podcasting has always been about the
human connection, voices in our ears,

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telling stories, sharing knowledge,
and sparking conversations.

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But as technology advances,

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AI is becoming an integral
part of this audio experience.

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It's transforming how we create,
distribute, and even listen to podcasts.

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So buckle up as we take a quick dive
into this tech evolution. First off,

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let's talk about content creation.

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AI is now assisting podcasters in
scripting with tools that help in writing

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more engaging NCO friendly content.

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Imagine having an AI co-writer that
suggests topics based on trending data

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or even helps to fine tune your
language for better clarity and impact.

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Then there's the
production side of things.

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AI driven software can now mix and
master audio files, balance levels,

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and even remove background noise,

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making the editing process faster and
more accessible to podcasters of all

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skill levels. Distribution
has seen a revolution too.

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AI algorithms are the backbone of
recommendation engines on podcast

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platforms. Helping listeners find your
show among the millions out there.

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And if you're worried
about discoverability,

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AI can optimize your podcast metadata
to ensure you're hitting the right

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keywords and phrases. Now, let's
get into the listening experience.

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Ever use a smart speaker to
play your favorite podcast.

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That's AI and action folks.

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Voice recognition allows listeners to
search and play podcasts effortlessly,

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and it doesn't stop.

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Their AI is even enabling real
time translation and transcription,

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breaking down language barriers and
making podcasts accessible to a global

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audience. But with all these advancements,

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it's essential to remember the heart
of podcasting, the storytellers,

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the educators, the entertainers.
AI is a powerful tool,

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but it's the human touch that
truly connects with listeners.

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As podcasters, we can harness
AI to elevate our craft,

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but let's not forget the
art of storytelling that
makes podcasting so special.

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So what's your take on AI in podcasting?

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Are you excited about these new tools or
do you have concerns about the role of

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AI in a medium so deeply personal?

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Drop me a line and let's
start a conversation.

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That's all for today's episode. Thanks
for tuning in to Mike Dell's world.

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Be sure to subscribe for more
discussions on technology,

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life and the space in between.
Until next time, keep on casting.

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As you can tell, this is
an AI version of my voice.

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I will be back in person tomorrow
with another episode for N Pod po. Mo.