Approaching Half of New Podcasts Appear to Be AI Slop

Podcast Index data cited in the report suggests 39% of 10,871 new podcast feeds created over nine days showed signs of AI generation.

The article says some companies are using cheap AI scripts and synthetic voices to mass-produce low-quality shows, often with little human involvement.

Platforms like RSS.com are responding by limiting ads or removing suspected AI slop to protect listeners and advertisers.

The spike in AI-generated podcasts could flood the medium with junk content, weaken trust, and force stricter moderation and monetization rules.