India’s Pocket FM Doubles Revenue Run Rate to $500M

Pocket FM, a leading podcast platform, has announced that artificial intelligence now generates 99 % of its new content, slashing production costs by roughly 80‑fold. The company’s AI‑driven workflow automatically drafts scripts, selects topics, and even produces audio segments, allowing creators to focus on curation and distribution rather than manual production.

By automating the bulk of content creation, Pocket FM can release a larger volume of shows with fewer human resources, thereby reducing overhead and speeding up the publishing cycle. The move reflects a broader industry trend in which media firms leverage machine learning to scale production, maintain quality standards, and lower operational expenses.

The shift to AI‑generated content positions Pocket FM to compete more aggressively in the crowded podcast market, offering listeners a steady stream of fresh material while keeping costs—and ultimately subscription prices—low.