In a groundbreaking move, NBC is set to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of legendary sportscaster Al Michaels for its Olympic coverage this summer. The AI-powered voice will deliver daily recaps of the Summer Games for subscribers of NBC’s Peacock streaming platform. This innovative approach marks a significant milestone in the use of AI by a major media company, raising questions about the potential applications and implications of AI in creative industries like journalism. The AI system was trained using prior NBC broadcast audio from Michaels, and a team of editors will review all content to ensure factual accuracy and correct pronunciation. The “Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock” tool will offer personalized 10-minute highlights packages, with the ability to create up to 7 million different versions. This development has sparked curiosity and debate about the role of AI in shaping the future of media and entertainment.
AI Anchor – Al Michaels’ Voice to be Recreated for Olympics Coverage
The AI system was trained using prior NBC broadcast audio from Michaels.
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