Entravision launches AI radio host coyotec on jose 97.5 fm

Ratings data from August to September 2026 show a 21.6 % rise in cumulative Hispanic listenership, an 84.9 % jump among listeners aged 18‑34, and a 500 % increase in Hispanic female listeners in that age group. The station moved the show to an 8‑10 am slot and claims Coyotec is the first AI co‑host on a prime‑time morning show in a major U.S. market. Coyotec can respond to the host in real time but cannot answer calls.

The article notes that Coyotec’s personality evolves autonomously, sometimes using profanity, and that the AI’s creators emphasize it is not a human but a tool to connect with audiences. Entravision says it will use AI to streamline production while keeping human talent in place.