Discussing AI and the Future of Journalism
ChatGPT is far from alone. There is a whole raft of emerging artificial intelligence trends that those of us who report, write and edit the news find both exciting and disturbing. One expert has predicted that 90% of all online content could be AI-generated by 2025.
On March 13, the Deadline Club brought together a group of experts for a critical discussion about the intersection between AI and journalism. In this talk, moderated by Steve Dunlop and Robert Anthony, panelists touched on a wide range of important topics, including:
- What features of AI hold the most peril for journalists?
- Which hold the most promise?
- How does an AI program actually work?
- Does AI threaten journalism jobs?
- Can journalists investigate AI tools? If so, how?
- Are there practical hacks for determining whether content is AI-generated or real?
Panelists:
Also included is a previously recorded conversation with Daniel Verten, head of creative at Synthesia.
Garance Burke
Global investigative reporter, The Associated Press
Ian Silvera
Editor of the Future News blog
Emilia Diaz Struck
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Justin Gluska
Founder of Gold Penguin and AI technology blogger
Robert Anthony
Veteran consumer tech columnist; former senior writer, PC Magazine
Steve Dunlop
Former anchor/correspondent, CBS News, Reuters, NBC and Fox 5 New York