AI is transforming the podcast industry, raising questions about disclosure, quality standards, and audience preferences as companies like Inception Point AI create thousands of AI-generated episodes weekly.

• Jeanine Wright from Inception Point AI reveals they produce 3,000 episodes weekly with just eight staff members
• Discussion of AI disclosure standards and whether the "person tag" or "disclosure tag" adequately addresses advertiser concerns
• Corporate censorship considerations for podcasting, contrasting with broadcast television's regulatory environment
• Descript announces new CEO Laura Burkhauser and introduces media minutes and AI credits pricing structure
• Stuart Morgan of Audio Always discusses the blurring lines between podcasting, radio and audiobooks
• Dylan Haskins introduces the new All-Ireland Podcast Awards and Soundwaves conference
• Debate about podcast app monetization strategies after PocketCast introduces ads
• True value for podcasting apps may come from subscription models rather than advertising

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