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September 2, 2025 24 mins

In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison unpack a provocative question: could your own podcast become your AI competitor? Inspired by an article from media attorney Matthew B. Harrison, they explore how AI can already mimic voices, cadence, and content with startling accuracy—and how creators can protect their work through contracts, rights management, and authenticity. The hosts weigh the risks and opportunities of AI-generated imitations, from personal identity threats to new tools that could even outperform the original human talent.

From there, the conversation shifts to Apple’s clever workaround that brings blood oxygen monitoring back to the Apple Watch after a high-profile patent battle, and Google’s latest legal moves to shut down a massive Android TV botnet plaguing millions of devices. Sam and Jay also examine the rise of Skylight, a TikTok alternative experimenting with community curation, and marvel at Nvidia’s record-shattering $4 trillion valuation fueled by the AI boom. With insights on technology, privacy, and the pace of innovation, this episode highlights both the promise and pitfalls of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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