This is how they justified the layoffs: Radio station fires journalists, switches to AI

The radio station "OFF Radio Krakow" in Krakow, Poland, has returned to broadcasting with an artificial intelligence project after laying off its journalists weeks ago.

THEY JUSTIFIED THE LAYOFFS

In a statement, the radio station announced that it would continue broadcasting with AI-generated presenters, stating that "the experiment, in which AI-generated characters act as journalists, seeks to answer the question of whether this technology is a threat or an opportunity for radio, media, and journalism."

Mateusz Demski, who previously worked as a presenter at "OFF Radio Krakow," launched a petition in response to the project.

In his statement, Demski noted that the use of AI-generated presenters at the station "will lead to machines replacing experienced employees in the media sector."

The petition has already been signed by over 15 thousand people.

Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs of Poland, stated on his X social media account, "While I am a fan of AI development, some boundaries are increasingly being crossed. AI should be used for people, not against them."

Marcin Pulit, the owner of the radio station, noted in his statement that the journalists were not fired because of the AI project, but because the number of listeners was "close to zero."

News Source: AA