AI Journalism, or journalism supported by artificial intelligence, is an innovative approach to the creation, management, and distribution of news that integrates AI tools and technologies to assist journalists in various stages of their work.
In a nutshell, AI Journalism represents a blend of automation and human creativity, with the potential to revolutionize how news is produced and consumed, while demanding a strong commitment to ensuring ethics and quality in information dissemination.
AI Journalism with Generative AI
This fusion of automation and human creativity offers unprecedented opportunities but also raises ethical and practical challenges. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion have expanded the scope of journalism, enabling the creation of articles, summaries, transcriptions, and even images. However, their use has raised critical concerns about copyright, the spread of fake news, and public trust in the media.
The risk of “fake news” in AI Journalism
Fake news, in particular, represents one of the most significant challenges for journalism in the AI era. If not properly managed, AI tools can accelerate the creation and dissemination of false information, making it even harder to distinguish fact from fiction. This undermines public trust in the media and necessitates new solutions to verify sources and ensure generated content is accurate and responsible. Combating misinformation is an absolute priority for ethical and credible AI Journalism.
To explore these topics further, Athics is hosting the webinar “AI in Redazione” on Thursday, December 12, at 12:00 PM, live on LinkedIn.
Speakers:
Andrea D’Ambrosio, Chief Editor – Sky TG24
Letizia Olivari, Director – CMI Customer Management Insights
Pierluigi Sandonnini, Senior Web Editor – Digital 360
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During the webinar, industry professionals will discuss how AI is transforming the journalist’s role, the risks related to fake news dissemination, copyright protection, and maintaining reader trust, as well as the opportunities for more sustainable and innovative AI journalism.
Join us to discover how AI is reshaping the future of communication!