What's Happening
- Broadcasting company Entravision introduced an artificial intelligence radio cohost named Coyotec on Los Angeles station José 97.5 FM, Wired reports.
- The AI personality cohosts the Al Aire y Sin Permiso program alongside human broadcaster Geraldine Guzman after debuting with a solo weekend show in September 2025.
- Coyotec broadcasts in Spanish and English, sharing information on migrant worker rights and tactics for handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement encounters.
Why It Matters
Media companies face pressure to address political issues without endangering human staff. An AI avatar allows broadcasters to take editorial stances on immigration enforcement while shielding employees from retaliation. This deployment turns synthetic media into a tool for political advocacy.
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