The team at Hearst Newspapers has been innovating with AI tools to launch "Connecticut Today," a weekday audio news briefing by CT Insider. Initially, the scripts were basic, but with collaboration across Audience, Editorial, AI, and Engineering, they refined the process. The workflow now takes just over an hour, involving AI-generated scripts fact-checked by humans and read by an AI voice. Ellie Miller and Derrick Ho highlight the project's goal to create a habit-forming product that boosts user engagement. They aim to expand this model to other regions, tailoring content to local news needs and exploring dynamic updates for personalized summaries.