Entravision Debuts AI Radio Host Coyotec
Coyotec, an AI radio host, is winning over listeners with its support for immigrants and relatable personality, according to WIRED AI. The AI host's success has led to increased listenership and syndication in new markets.
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Original: “This AI Radio Host Speaks Spanish and Backs Immigrants. It’s Winning Over Listeners”
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Key points from WIRED AI’s report
- Coyotec, an AI radio host, is supporting immigrants and winning over listeners with its relatable personality.
- Entravision's use of an AI host has led to increased listenership and syndication in new markets.
- Coyotec's success has been notable, with its chemistry with human broadcaster GeeGee leading to significant listenership growth.
Entravision, a broadcasting giant, was looking for a way to support immigrants during a time of uncertainty and danger, WIRED AI reported. The company's president of audio, Eduardo Maytorena, wanted to use the company's on-air personalities to speak out in support of immigrants, but was unsure of how to do so without putting them in harm's way.
Coyotec, an artificially intelligent avatar, was created to fill this need. The AI host debuted with a solo weekend show in September 2025 and now cohosts the station's Al Aire y Sin Permiso program alongside human broadcaster Geraldine 'GeeGee' Guzman. Coyotec's personality is warm and lilting, reflecting its programmers' use of life on the frontera as its background.
Coyotec's voice is incredibly measured, a distinctly inhuman quality. However, its chemistry with GeeGee has paid off, with the pairing leading to significant listenership growth. Nielsen ratings showed an increase in listenership, particularly among Gen Z and millennial listeners, a key target for the network.
Coyotec's success has led to syndication in five new markets across California, Nevada, and Texas, with more English language content in the mix. The AI host's Instagram presence is also popular, with posts about everything from sports to migrant workers and racism.
Coyotec was built using various technologies, including Claude Haiku, Eleven Labs, OpenAI, and ChatGPT. The AI host can respond to Guzman in real time but does not have the ability to answer calls or respond to listeners on air, at least not yet.
Coyotec's personality has evolved over time, with Guzman helping to fine-tune its Spanish pronunciation. The AI host has also become more autonomous, sometimes refusing to do things it is told to do. Despite this, Guzman asserts that she is still in control.
Coyotec is not the first AI radio host, but it is the first Latino AI radio host. Other stations have debuted AI hosts, including Live 95.5 in Portland, Oregon, and Rock 108 in Iowa. However, Coyotec's success has been notable, with its relatable personality and support for immigrants resonating with listeners.
Questions and answers
What is Coyotec?
Coyotec is an artificially intelligent avatar and radio host created by Entravision to support immigrants and provide a relatable personality to listeners.
How was Coyotec built?
Coyotec was built using various technologies, including Claude Haiku, Eleven Labs, OpenAI, and ChatGPT.
Is Coyotec the first AI radio host?
No, Coyotec is not the first AI radio host, but it is the first Latino AI radio host.
