Lopez: AI is not a threat to podcast creators
Hernan Lopez · Advice Line with Hernan Lopez of Wondery · Mar 12, 2026 · at 5:41
Wondery founder Hernan Lopez shares his outlook on how artificial intelligence will impact podcast production and creators.
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“I don't see AI as a threat to the podcast creating community. I think AI will be used as a tool to help everybody Produce better output to save time and to improve their marketing materials.”
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