Deepfake case study · Audio
Listeners of Australian Radio Network's CADA station deepfake (Apr 2025)
Australian radio station CADA used an AI-generated host named Thy for a music show without disclosing it to listeners. The AI was created using voice cloning technology from ElevenLabs. Listeners suspected something…
- Incident date
- Apr 2025
- Target
- Listeners of Australian Radio Network's CADA station
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Australian radio station CADA used an AI-generated host named Thy for a music show without disclosing it to listeners. The AI was created using voice cloning technology from ElevenLabs. Listeners suspected something was amiss, and audio analysis revealed inconsistencies, leading to the revelation of the AI host. The radio station defended its actions as exploring new technology to enhance content.