456. NPR Broadcaster Takes On Google’s Voice Cloning
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What happens when a tech giant is accused of copying your voice? Podcast host David Greene is suing Google, claiming his voice was used to create an AI clone inside NotebookLM without his permission and raising serious questions about how far AI tools can go when training on public content. That is just one headline in this week’s news roundup. We also look at Apple finally leaning into native video on its platform and ask the obvious question: Why now? Is this a response to YouTube and Spotify gaining ground, or a long-overdue shift in strategy? Plus, we touch on SAG-AFTRA and ongoing union conversations around AI. Big tech is making big moves, and tensions between platforms and creators continue to grow. Are we watching the start of a major reset in how voice, video, and ownership are regulated in podcasting?
Episode Highlights:
[03:56] Newsday metrics and Apple and Spotify top five charts
[06:04] Upcoming podcasting events, conferences, and weekly meetup
[08:13] Creator money tip on 1099-K traps, tracking income, and tax prep
[17:09] Captivate hires Rob Walsh and Elsie Escobar
[25:27] SAG-AFTRA vs.Netflix and defining the Pete Davidson show as a podcast
[32:47] Concerns about union impact on indie podcasting
[38:27] NPR’s David Greene sues Google over AI voice likeness
[45:06] Apple Podcasts expands native video distribution
[49:24] Apple’s long-term video strategy and hardware positioning
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