In Liechtenstein, the public broadcaster has been replaced by cheaper AI radio

In Liechtenstein, the public broadcaster has been replaced by AI-driven Radio Vaterland, which uses cloned voices and AI-generated news. The initiative emerged after a referendum led to the privatization of the public broadcaster, resulting in job losses for 25 employees. Radio Vaterland operates without a physical studio, relying on cloud technology and articles from a local newspaper. While the AI station is significantly cheaper to run, critics argue it lacks the emotional connection of human presenters. Former public broadcaster employee Michel Erismann is attempting to create a new station focused on independent journalism, but struggles with funding.