AI Disclosure for Podcasts
If you use AI voices, scripts, or editing, a spoken and written disclosure keeps listeners informed and builds trust.
AI voice cloning and script generation raise the transparency bar for audio. If an episode uses a synthetic voice, an AI-written script, or AI-generated segments, listeners should be told — both in the episode description and, for realistic synthetic voices, with a short spoken note. Voice clones in particular are treated as high-impact synthetic media under emerging rules.
Real-world examples that need disclosure
A host using an AI voice clone of themselves to record an episode faster, a fully synthetic co-host generated by AI, an AI-generated "interview" using a cloned voice of a public figure who never actually spoke those words, or an AI-written script performed by a human — all warrant clear disclosure. Using AI to remove background noise, normalise volume, or auto-generate a transcript does not typically require a listener-facing disclosure.
Common misconceptions
- "A note in the show notes alone is sufficient for voice clones" — because many listeners never read show notes, a brief spoken disclosure is the safer standard for synthetic voices.
- "AI script generation is always fine to skip disclosing" — if the script substantially shapes what a real host says, especially factual claims, disclosure is good practice.
- "Disclosure will make the show sound unprofessional" — a short, confident one-line note is standard practice on many major shows already using AI tools.
- "Only impersonation of celebrities counts as a voice clone issue" — cloning your own voice for a synthetic episode still needs disclosure since listeners assume they are hearing you live.
Practical guidance on where and how to disclose
Put a plain-language line at the top of the show notes for every episode using AI voices or scripts, and add a brief spoken disclosure within the first minute for any synthetic voice segment. If only part of an episode uses AI (for example, one segment or one voice), timestamp it in the notes so listeners know exactly which part is synthetic rather than assuming the whole episode is.
Current rules for podcast episodes
- Add a written disclosure to the episode description or show notes.
- Include a short spoken note when a synthetic or cloned voice is used.
- Voice clones are high-impact synthetic media and generally require clear disclosure.
- AI-assisted editing (noise removal, levelling) alone does not usually require disclosure.
Example disclosures
This episode uses an AI-generated voice. It was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
A quick note: the voice you're hearing was created with AI.
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Start freeFrequently asked questions
Do podcasts need AI disclosure?
If AI voices, scripts, or generated segments are used, disclose in the show notes and, for synthetic voices, in a spoken intro.
Do AI voice clones require disclosure?
Yes — cloned or synthetic voices are treated as high-impact synthetic media and generally require clear disclosure.
Is AI editing alone disclosable?
Routine AI editing like noise removal or levelling does not usually require a disclosure.
Where do I put a podcast AI disclosure?
In the episode description or show notes, plus a brief spoken note when a synthetic voice is used.
Do I need to disclose an AI-generated transcript?
No — transcripts are a text representation of the audio and do not usually need a separate disclosure.
What if only one guest segment used a cloned voice?
Disclose specifically, with a timestamp if possible, so listeners know which part of the episode is synthetic rather than assuming the whole show is.