Dystopian vision or pragmatic future? Newsquest’s AI-powered content creators stir fears of eroded journalistic standards. (Bron Maher, Press Gazette)
Summary
- Newsquest now employs 36 'AI-assisted reporters' who rewrite press releases.
- Times, Guardian, Sun warn of risks from "non-canon" AI-summarised news 'disintermediating' publishers.
- AI-assisted reporters get training, can progress to senior AI roles or return to traditional reporting.
