Show Notes
At Alaska News, you can find stories about the new summer sales tax rate in Juneau, a man ticketed for killing a bull moose out of season and about 20 other hyperlocal items a day.
Much of the coverage is generated by an AI agent called Walter, as in Cronkite, the famous newsman.
Nathaniel Herz, a human executive editor at the local alt weekly the Anchorage Press, wanted to learn more. So, he asked for an interview.
This AI agent has written thousands of Alaska news articles. We interviewed it. — Anchorage Press
Entravision Introduces an AI Latina News Anchor—and Sparks Debate — HipLatina
KSAT's new afternoon show won’t have traditional anchors. What we know — My San Antonio
After 78 Years on Air, This Baltimore TV Station Cut Its Anchors. What Replaced Them Has Critics Worried — Inc
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