In a world where artificial intelligence is taking over everything from our phones to our refrigerators, it was only a matter of time until it also took over news writing! Yes, you read that correctly! Google, the internet behemoth, is developing a secret AI tool dubbed "Genesis" that might produce news stories entirely on its own. Can you envision a robot journalist relaying news with a mechanical "beep-boop"? We're not quite there yet, but we're getting there!
Now imagine, how would it feel like to have iron man’s “Jarvis” inside the newsroom? Where would the actual and talented journalist be?
According to The New York Times, Google has been busy showing off its AI masterpiece to prestigious media such as The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal's parent company, News Corp. The goal is to develop a personal assistant for journalists, freeing them up to do what they do best: chase the truth! However, not everyone was pleased with the outcome. They found it "unsettling" that a computer might be penning news pieces like a caffeinated monkey on a typewriter.
Google, on the other hand, strives to assuage our fears. They argue that this AI tool is a "responsible technology" that will serve as a sidekick, recommending headlines and writing styles rather than replacing human journalists. Consider AI Gandalf whispering to you, "You shall not write a boring article!"
But wait a minute! Despite all of this AI wizardry, some companies have already experienced the bittersweet potion of AI journalism. Take, for example, CNET. They decided to give it a go and made more revisions than an anxious student taking a surprise test. Oops! It turns out that not everything AI writes is gold. Some publications included factual inaccuracies, while others were caught red-handed copying the work of others. AI is terrible!
The Associated Press has started employing AI in newsrooms to create reports on things like corporate results. But don't get too excited; it's only a little slice of the pie. The bulk of stories are still written by actual, living journalists who pound their keyboards with enthusiasm and a dash of coffee.
Nonetheless, Google's Genesis might raise a Pandora's box of concerns. If not properly fact-checked and edited, AI-generated news may unleash a flood of disinformation! Can you imagine what chaos that could cause? People in New York City believe in flying unicorns, whereas people in Idaho believe in talking potatoes. It sounds like the storyline of a funny science fiction film!
But don't get too worked up just yet. Google strives to iron out the problems and aims to give AI tools to assist journalists, particularly smaller ones. It's the equivalent of giving a superhero a shiny new gadget belt. However, they want journalists to use this ability properly, much like a master Jedi uses the Force for good.
So, will artificial intelligence take over the journalism industry? Probably not just yet. It's more like a helpful sidekick that needs training, like a young wizard at Hogwarts. For now, let's enjoy the wonderful mix of human wit and AI's quirks, like a buddy cop movie where opposites attract.
In the end, the fate of AI journalism is unknown. But one thing is certain: with technology evolving at a breakneck pace, we'd best strap in for a crazy trip! Whether we like it or not, the AI train has left the station and is chugging away. So, keep our wits open, our facts straight, and our laughs at the ready - the news world is about to get a whole lot more fascinating!
Read next: Google Refutes Claims That AI Content Is Well Received By Its Search Engines
Now imagine, how would it feel like to have iron man’s “Jarvis” inside the newsroom? Where would the actual and talented journalist be?
According to The New York Times, Google has been busy showing off its AI masterpiece to prestigious media such as The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal's parent company, News Corp. The goal is to develop a personal assistant for journalists, freeing them up to do what they do best: chase the truth! However, not everyone was pleased with the outcome. They found it "unsettling" that a computer might be penning news pieces like a caffeinated monkey on a typewriter.
Google, on the other hand, strives to assuage our fears. They argue that this AI tool is a "responsible technology" that will serve as a sidekick, recommending headlines and writing styles rather than replacing human journalists. Consider AI Gandalf whispering to you, "You shall not write a boring article!"
But wait a minute! Despite all of this AI wizardry, some companies have already experienced the bittersweet potion of AI journalism. Take, for example, CNET. They decided to give it a go and made more revisions than an anxious student taking a surprise test. Oops! It turns out that not everything AI writes is gold. Some publications included factual inaccuracies, while others were caught red-handed copying the work of others. AI is terrible!
The Associated Press has started employing AI in newsrooms to create reports on things like corporate results. But don't get too excited; it's only a little slice of the pie. The bulk of stories are still written by actual, living journalists who pound their keyboards with enthusiasm and a dash of coffee.
Nonetheless, Google's Genesis might raise a Pandora's box of concerns. If not properly fact-checked and edited, AI-generated news may unleash a flood of disinformation! Can you imagine what chaos that could cause? People in New York City believe in flying unicorns, whereas people in Idaho believe in talking potatoes. It sounds like the storyline of a funny science fiction film!
But don't get too worked up just yet. Google strives to iron out the problems and aims to give AI tools to assist journalists, particularly smaller ones. It's the equivalent of giving a superhero a shiny new gadget belt. However, they want journalists to use this ability properly, much like a master Jedi uses the Force for good.
So, will artificial intelligence take over the journalism industry? Probably not just yet. It's more like a helpful sidekick that needs training, like a young wizard at Hogwarts. For now, let's enjoy the wonderful mix of human wit and AI's quirks, like a buddy cop movie where opposites attract.
In the end, the fate of AI journalism is unknown. But one thing is certain: with technology evolving at a breakneck pace, we'd best strap in for a crazy trip! Whether we like it or not, the AI train has left the station and is chugging away. So, keep our wits open, our facts straight, and our laughs at the ready - the news world is about to get a whole lot more fascinating!
Read next: Google Refutes Claims That AI Content Is Well Received By Its Search Engines
