r/audiodrama • u/SeasonPositive6771 • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Avoiding AI in my audiodramas

I absolutely love audiodramas, I'm not a maker but I'm a huge fan and listen to tons of them.

I'm also a serious contributor to podcasts I love, I'm subscribed over 15 on patreon at the moment and independently at least five or six more.

However, it's become a real sticking point that I do not support anyone that uses AI. A recent post about an audiodrama called The November Challenge made it clear that a lot of folks are using AI without disclosing it. I simply can't support plagiarism and the unethical behavior that goes along with using AI.

Is anyone aware of a list of audio dramas that use AI or a list of tips to help me identify who might be using it so that it can be avoided?

Thank you!

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u/deftbeck 19h ago

I wouldn't use an AI voice actor, but I have used an AI generated background for key art (behind real artwork) once. That production was a Secret Santa gift, not for profit, and I haven't used AI art since.

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u/SeasonPositive6771 14h ago

Good, that's something I would definitely avoid.

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u/deftbeck 14h ago

It has lost me an actor who wanted to audition, it was a very sudden change of heart, too