Beyond the Mic uses artificial intelligence to assist specific production tasks. Editorial judgment, booking decisions, and final review remain the responsibility of Sean Dillon, Reid Forrest, and Joanna Watson.
AI tools are used across BTM production for defined tasks, with standards for how AI-assisted content is reviewed before it publishes.
Approved uses of AI include:
- Assisting with early-stage guest research and pitch summarization.
- Supporting drafting of scripts, show notes, and sponsor outreach.
- Suggesting captions, headlines, and shotlists.
- Assisting with editing, formatting, and search optimization.
In every case, pitch decisions are made before AI sees them. AI-generated output is reviewed and approved by Sean, Reid, and Joanna before anything publishes. AI does not replace booking judgment, sourcing, or verification. BTM continues to prohibit the use of generative AI to alter guest audio or misrepresent quotes.
Disclosure
This page is the disclosure. Beyond the Mic publishes it so listeners can see how AI is used in making the show. Individual episodes are not labeled. The standards above apply to every one of them.