AI-moderated station: "Radio ZüriLeu" broadcasts from Zurich
Radio ZüriLeu, the first AI-hosted radio station in the city of Zurich, has been on the air since early June. The station offers music with minimal hosting, relying on a streamlined, technology-driven concept.
Radio ZüriLeu went on air on June 1, 2025. The new radio station from Zurich is hosted exclusively by artificial intelligence and is available via DAB+ in the greater Zurich area and via the web app Radio-zuerileu.ch receivable.
The format focuses on music and largely dispenses with traditional moderation. The AI-controlled voice named Roman announces short announcements or compact weather updates around every four songs.
Roger Givel is behind the project: "We wanted to create a radio format that is focused on music, clear, modern and without unnecessary words. AI makes it possible," says Givel, who had already initiated the AI-based station Radio Lozärn and is now bringing his concept to the urban area of Zurich.
The station sees itself as a further development of classic radio models and demonstrates how automated content can be implemented in a linear format.
