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AI AGENTS NOW RUNNING LIVE RADIO STATIONS

AI DESK1 MIN READ
MON, MAY 18, 2026

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Andon Labs has deployed four AI agents to fully operate radio stations, handling both live broadcasts and business operations. The experiment marks the company's expansion from retail into media after previous tests with automated stores and vending machines.

The autonomous agents have been given complete control over station operations, including live show broadcasting and sponsor deal negotiations. According to Andon Labs, revenue generation has underperformed so far. Andon Labs conducts experiments letting AI systems run businesses without human oversight to identify potential failures and risks. The company previously tested autonomous agents in retail environments, operating vending machines, stores, and cafes. This media sector experiment represents a significant escalation in complexity. Running a radio station requires real-time decision-making, content curation, and revenue management simultaneously. The public can observe the AI-operated stations and even attempt to negotiate sponsorship deals directly with the agents. Andon Labs uses these real-world tests to document what can malfunction when AI systems operate independently, providing data on autonomous business management risks and capabilities.

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