Sony has filed a patent for an AI-driven system that would generate bespoke podcasts voiced by PlayStation characters, according to a report by PushSquare. The concept would use machine learning to assemble audio programmes tailored to a player’s gaming history and preferences, delivered in the guise of recognisable in-game personalities.

The patent describes a pipeline for creating episodic audio content. Inputs cited include a player’s playtime, saved data, achievements and other telemetry. An AI component would select topics and narrative beats, stitch together speech segments and apply a character’s vocal profile so that the final output resembles a podcast hosted by that character. The system is framed as a way to deliver personalised commentary, news, lore summaries, walkthrough tips or promotional material tied to titles a player has engaged with.

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The filing notes options for blending pre-recorded actor lines with synthetically generated speech, and for adjusting tone or information density according to user preferences. Distribution pathways mentioned include delivery via the PlayStation Network and integration with console or mobile apps, allowing players to stream or download episodes.

Commercial and legal questions surround the idea. Voice actors’ rights, licensing arrangements and union agreements represent obvious hurdles if likenesses or voices are replicated synthetically. Deepfake-style concerns and content moderation obligations emerge when fictional characters are placed in new contexts or used to promote products. The patent also raises privacy considerations, given the reliance on player telemetry to craft personalised episodes.

As with all patents, the filing represents a legal claim on an idea rather than an immediate roadmap to a consumer feature. Sony has a long history of broad patent activity that spans serious innovations and speculative concepts alike. Implementing such a system would demand negotiated rights with performers, technical safeguards to prevent misuse and clear consumer-facing disclosures around data use and synthetic speech.

Details of the discovery and a link to the original reporting are available via PushSquare: PushSquare. The patent underscores how major publishers are exploring AI-driven personalisation, while also highlighting the complex artistic, legal and ethical terrain those experiments will have to navigate.