ABC trials AI writing tools for news production amid trust and ethics concerns
By
Cam Wilson
Summary
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) is rolling out AI tools to staff, including a trial that uses AI to help write digital news articles from regional radio bulletins. The broadcaster has updated its AI guidelines, struck a deal with Anthropic (maker of Claude), and is proceeding despite widespread public distrust of AI in Australia. Experts and the journalists' union cautiously welcome the responsible approach but warn that misuse could erode trust in the public broadcaster.
Source
bskyABC trials AI writing tools for news production amid trust and ethics concernsabc.net.auKey quotes
· 3 pulledExperts and the journalists' union have cautiously welcomed the ABC's plans to use artificial intelligence responsibly, but warned misuse could damage trust in the public broadcaster.
The ABC is preparing to roll out AI to staff, including running a trial to use AI to help write digital news, as it tries to embrace a technology many Australians distrust.
ABC executives told staff the broadcaster had updated its AI guidelines, struck a deal with Anthropic, the company behind Claude, and begun trialling a tool that turns regional radio bulletins into online articles.
You might also wanna read
ABC will trial using AI for journalism. What are the risks and benefits?
Business Insider Reportedly Allows Journalists to Use AI for Story Drafting
Business Insider has reportedly implemented a policy allowing journalists to use AI tools for drafting stories, research, and image editing.
The Verge·9mo ago
Media Critique of AI Hype and Anthropic Coverage
The article critiques the hype and sensationalism surrounding AI coverage in media, particularly focusing on Anthropic's AI developments. It
berryvilleiml.com·7mo ago
International Study Finds AI Assistants Misrepresent News Content 45% of the Time
A major international study coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC found that AI assistants systematically
Ars Technica's Newsroom AI Policy: Guidelines for Ethical AI Use in Journalism
Ars Technica outlines its AI policy for newsroom operations, prohibiting the use of AI tools to generate, extract, or summarize material tha
arstechnica.com·2mo ago
NYT Publisher Sulzberger Warns AI Companies Risk Harming News Industry and Public Trust
New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger warned in a speech at the World News Media Congress that AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic,
variety.com·26d agoNYT Publisher Sulzberger Warns AI Companies Risk Harming News Industry and Public Trust
New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger warned in a speech at the World News Media Congress that AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic,
Variety·26d ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.