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What role do you think AI will play in the future of Journalism Will it have a more negative or positive impact on the field??

With AI becoming so prevalent in the world today, I wonder what impact it will have on the future of journalism.

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Nik’s Answer

Hello, Kate! Great question. As a journalist (I am a staff writer for a Public Relations firm), I've seen AI have a positive impact on journalism and I expect it will continue to improve the field moving forward. I believe it has already greatly improved a journalist's capacity for research. Honestly, I'm not sure how I survived when Google was my only option for research -- AI tools make the process so much faster. And AI helps me with a variety of other tasks that are important to today's journalistic writing, such as finding related links that can improve my SEO rankings or fostering creative inspiration. I don't see AI replacing journalists, as I don't think media outlets or their readers want to read content that has been prepared by AI. I see it as a tool that will have a positive impact on the industry, helping journalists become better journalists, which leads to better engagement, better impact, and better overall appreciation for the craft of journalism.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the insight! Do you see AI furthering any mistrust within the news industry? Kate
Thank you comment icon Unfortunately, I think we have entered an era in which most news has a bias. Consequently, I think AI is landing within an era of mistrust in the news industry. Nik Korba
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Joseph’s Answer

More than anything, I think AI can used to help edit reports/articles. You are the person you are. Your personal expressions, feelings, opinions. You are not a computer. You are a real person. Always be yourself.
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Rom’s Answer

I think AI will have both positive and negative impacts on journalism, but overall it’ll be more helpful. It can help journalists with research, data analysis, and repetitive tasks, giving them more time to focus on real reporting.

There are risks too, like spreading misinformation or relying too much on AI. But if it’s used as a tool and not a replacement, AI can actually improve journalism.
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Donald’s Answer

Kate: This is a great question. I'm not sure anyone can predict the future of artificial intelligence. Elon Musk said recently he thinks the future includes humanoid AI. Having said that, there are cautionary signs every journalist should be aware of. I am a retired community newspaper editor. When I was publishing, AI was largely limited to search engines like Yahoo and Google (and perhaps Turbotax), as Nik Korba has suggested. But even then there were ethical concerns when it came to publishing lightly edited press releases and data driven journalism, for examples. I think AI will present a whole new set of challenges to journalists in terms of independent reporting. The litmus test for journalists may be when deadlines are quickly approaching and the pressure is on to wrap up stories and submit them for publication. Will AI replace the editing stage? Food for thought.
Thank you comment icon Thank you for the response. Do you think it’s ethical for journalists to use AI for either the writing or editing process? Kate
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Patrick’s Answer

Being in the Data Analytics and AI space, I truly believe that AI will transform journalism in big ways. First and foremost, it can speed up research, fact-checking, and even draft articles, making news production faster and more efficient. However, you should still take what AI provides and put it in your own words and/or writing style. AI can not humanize (provide really feelings and emotions) only you can do that. However, that is the positive side of using AI in Journalism. Journalists can focus more on analysis and storytelling. But there’s a risk: over-reliance on AI could lead to generic content and misinformation if not carefully managed. The future will require journalists to combine tech skills with strong ethics and creativity. AI won’t replace human judgment, but it will amplify it. Those who learn to use AI as a tool to augment what they do, not a crutch, will thrive in a field that values truth and trust.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for sharing your perspective! Kate
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Jesse’s Answer

AI Technology is changing the world we all live in. I feel AI is a great tool in everything we do. I use AI as a research tool and that helps in my storytelling. What I enjoy most about AI is the ability to translate information into a narrative that I can understand! I believe AI is just beginning and I am excited on what’s to come. However, always be the journalist in search of facts and challenges to tell both sides of the story!
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