Radio once measured the audience. Now digital platforms use audience behavior to decide what gets distributed next.
The Advertiser Gave Us an AI Commercial… Isn’t That Enough?
Synthetic audio can turn one advertising clearance problem into two: copyright infringement and unauthorized commercial use of a recognizable identity.
Who Gets to Decide If and Why a Guest Is Newsworthy?
What the FCC equal opportunities rule and bona fide news interview exemption mean for broadcasters booking political candidates—and why editorial judgment matters.
The Most Valuable Commodity AI Can’t Generate
Artificial intelligence is multiplying creative output. Authenticity, experience, judgment, and audience trust are what make a creator’s work valuable.
The Advertiser Gave It to Me. Isn’t That Enough?
When advertisers supply ready-made or AI-generated commercials, broadcasters and creators still need to verify copyright permissions and commercial-use rights.
Creators, Commentators, or Publishers: Liability Remains the Same
The rise of independent, talk show-style political commentary on YouTube has created a new class of media actors who do not see themselves as broadcasters, journalists, or publishers. They see themselves as creators. That distinction is real in terms of identity, tone, and platform. It is not real where it matters most: liability. The difference […]
Reckless Disregard in the Age of AI: What Verification Now Requires
AI is now embedded in the modern newsroom. Not as a headline, not as a novelty, but as infrastructure. It drafts outlines, summarizes complex reporting, surfaces background details, and accelerates prep for live conversations. For media creators operating under relentless deadlines, that efficiency is not theoretical. It is practical and daily. That reality raises a […]
If the Bot Lies, Who Pays?
A reporter recently asked a clean question with sharp edges: “Who is responsible when an AI defames someone?” It sounds futuristic. It isn’t. It’s a standard defamation analysis dressed in new technology. The most publicized early test involved radio host Mark Walters, who sued OpenAI after ChatGPT falsely stated he had been accused of embezzlement. […]
a 20th Century Rulebook officiating a 2026 game
Editor’s Update — August 2026: This article discusses the 2025 federal AI-training decisions in Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta. The fair-use rulings concerning AI training remain significant, but the separate piracy/library claims in Bartz later produced a major settlement approved in 2026. The distinction remains important: the courts treated the training-use question separately […]
Navigating the Deepfake Dilemma in the Age of AI Impersonation
The Problem Is No Longer Spotting a Joke. The Problem Is Spotting Reality Every seasoned broadcaster or media creator has a radar for nonsense. You have spent years vetting sources, confirming facts, and throwing out anything that feels unreliable. The complication now is that artificial intelligence can wrap unreliable content in a polished package that […]