Radiocentre welcomes UK government plans to extend support for radio to AI-powered smart speakers
The UK government plans to designate major voice assistants like Alexa and Siri as regulated Radio Selection Services. This move ensures that UK radio stations remain easily accessible on AI-powered smart speakers as the technology evolves.
Why it matters
It establishes a regulatory framework to protect local media discoverability in an era dominated by global tech platforms.
The government has agreed that UK radio services should be supported across all the main voice assistants, including their AI powered spin-offs.
The article reports on government policy and industry body reactions without taking a partisan stance.
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