News Corp using AI to produce 3,000 Australian local news stories a week
The Data Local team uses AI technology to generate stories on weather, fuel prices and traffic reports for hyper-local mastheads
Who needs AI?
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Reddit "experts" and newscorp "journalists" are a match made in heaven.
AI is great at producing the shit story. With tools like gpt you can even ask it to be more outrage inducing and it will do it!
In all seriousness, given how much these AI tend to just make shit up that sounds vaguely believable, this is exactly the kind of thing that it is dangerous for.
It's also the exact same reason I'm not surprised News Corp is doing it. The Rupert Murdoch tabloid trash media conglomerate. The Australian national division news.com.au has hard-hitting headlines like this example from today:
Macca's() brings back popular item
( Macca's is the Australian nickname for McDonalds. McDonalds loves using it as a brand mechanism to reaffirm its brand personality of familiarity, casualness and fun)
If you ever had your area of expertise become big news you know that this already happens and chatGPT isn’t going to be any worse. Not defending this move btw.
I've yet to see any news outlets deal well with any of the times they have stumbled on stories in my spheres. The more context you need to understand the importance of the problem being reported on, the worse the articles will be from career journalists. The only good articles were about a workplace drug scandal; that was very fun to watch unfold from inside and outside. Career journos have nailed writing for that topic.
Having said that, I think current events reporting will suffer the most for this development though, because they rely on mostly new information that doesn't have consensus yet. It will be very easy for ChatGPT to replace a number in a tragedy with information from a previous similar incident or a wildly bad source. Oops, that protest now only had 20,000 attendees instead of 200,000!
Gpt is unfortunately more reliable than 90% of existing publications https://youtu.be/5eBT6OSr1TI
Yeah but do they have AI commenters?
Probably. I'm fairly sure they have used sock puppets in the past so I don't see why not.
So now they can report on Glorbo coming to world of warcraft!
Look Smithers, Glorbo is coming.
About time! It's such a game changer
Lol @ News Corp and "news stories" in the same sentence.
Is this going to make their "journalism" better or worse?
Better, since ChatGPT has built in restrictions against hate speech.
And can actually write
I can't stop laughing. 🤣
I asked ChatGPT to "Write an article about https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/aug/01/news-corp-ai-chat-gpt-stories in the style of Sky News". Here's what it wrote:
News Corp Integrates AI Chatbot "GPT Stories" - Revolutionizing News Consumption By [Your Name], Sky News Contributor | August 1, 2023
GPT Stories
In a groundbreaking move, News Corp has announced the integration of the AI-powered chatbot "GPT Stories" on its platform, transforming the way news is consumed. This innovative implementation is set to redefine the media landscape and deliver a personalized news experience to users.
The AI-Powered Revolution
GPT Stories, developed by OpenAI, is an advanced language model designed to understand natural language and generate human-like responses. As it stands, this cutting-edge AI chatbot has already demonstrated its prowess in various applications, including language translation, content creation, and even answering complex queries.
With its integration into News Corp's platform, GPT Stories will be tasked with providing users with relevant news articles, tailored to their specific interests and preferences. This personalized approach promises to keep readers engaged and informed, eliminating the need to sift through numerous articles that might not cater to their individual tastes.
The Power of Personalization
The integration of GPT Stories aims to address the evolving needs of today's news consumers who seek personalized and curated content. By analyzing user behavior and preferences, the AI chatbot will offer a curated selection of articles that align with their interests, making the news-reading experience more enjoyable and efficient.
News Corp's decision to adopt this revolutionary technology reflects its commitment to embracing AI and enhancing its digital offerings. Through GPT Stories, the media conglomerate seeks to establish a deeper connection with its audience and keep them coming back for more.
Addressing Concerns of Misinformation
As with any AI-powered system, concerns about misinformation and bias have been raised. However, News Corp assures users that strict measures have been implemented to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided by GPT Stories. The AI chatbot will be closely monitored and supervised by a team of expert journalists, editors, and fact-checkers to maintain the highest standards of journalism.
Furthermore, News Corp is committed to promoting media literacy and transparency, encouraging users to be critical consumers of news. The company will also provide clear indications when the content is generated by AI to avoid confusion and promote ethical AI practices.
The Future of News Consumption
As News Corp paves the way for AI integration in media, the implications of this move are significant. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, the media giant is positioned to set a new standard for news delivery, revolutionizing the way audiences consume information.
GPT Stories promises to be a game-changer, offering a seamless, personalized, and engaging news experience. As technology continues to evolve, the convergence of AI and media will undoubtedly play an instrumental role in shaping the future of journalism.
Conclusion
News Corp's integration of the AI chatbot GPT Stories marks an exciting milestone in the media industry. By embracing AI technology, the company aims to revolutionize news consumption and provide its users with personalized and curated content. While concerns about misinformation exist, News Corp's commitment to maintaining journalistic integrity and transparency will ensure that the AI-powered news platform remains a reliable and trustworthy source of information.
As GPT Stories becomes an integral part of News Corp's digital landscape, it will be fascinating to observe how this AI-powered initiative influences the way audiences engage with news. Only time will tell if other media organizations will follow suit and embrace AI-driven approaches to cater to the ever-changing preferences of modern news consumers.
Does Sky really do the "year 6 essay" style? All those headings are bringing back memories.
Bot content is drastically unsophisticated; it’s pretty much perfect for the brainlets that consume news corp crap
Don't think so. It's a good way to cut sections, eg to filter out chunks and hit word limits etc....
Eg, if I'm pro AI in this article, espousing how great it is, I might cut out the section about Addressing Misinformation, ie just not even acknowledge there may be misinformation.
These articles are the low value filler that pops up on people's feeds. Does any one actually read them?
They're not writing opinion pieces about Musk's role in the Ukraine war.
And 30,000 comments underneath the articles!!