Business Insider Reportedly Allows Journalists to Use AI for Story Drafting
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Robert Hart
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Summary
Business Insider has reportedly implemented a policy allowing journalists to use AI tools for drafting stories, research, and image editing. According to an internal memo from editor-in-chief Jamie Heller, journalists can use AI 'like any other tool' but remain responsible for content published under their names. The outlet reportedly will not notify readers when AI is used, making it one of the first major media organizations to formally authorize such extensive AI usage in journalism.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledBusiness Insider has told journalists they can use AI to create first drafts of stories
The policy authorized journalists to deploy AI 'like any other tool' for tasks like research and image editing
Journalists would still be responsible for what is published under their names
The outlet one of the first to formally allow such extensive use of the technology
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