While AI advancements continue to revolutionize industries, the unveiling of plans by LA-based Channel 1 to launch AI news anchors has sparked concern among journalists and the public. Channel 1 aims to use AI-generated digital humans to deliver news updates on free streaming TV platforms, potentially disrupting the traditional news industry. The use of AI-generated news anchors raises fears of fake news proliferation, depleted news industry, and ethical concerns over the use of individuals’ likenesses.