From ChatGPT to Bing Chat, artificial intelligence is on the rise and is taking almost every industry by storm. At the start of November 2022, it was fun to see AI write your emails, put together recipes, answer text messages and even write stories. Now, however, the fun seems to be diminishing and reality has finally struck. With all of its capabilities, AI can potentially bring a rise to a new era of journalism. It can completely change the way we consume news and information on a day-to-day basis. Here are some predictions for journalism in 2023 with the rise of AI technologies:
1. An increase of automation in newsrooms
With the help of AI, newsroom can potentially automate content creation, whether it is writing articles or editing videos. This would allow journalists to focus more on in-depth reporting and investigative work while routine tasks can be completed by the “machines”. By having this capability, news networks across the country can run a more efficient and productive newsroom.
2. More accurate information
One of the main challenges we see in modern journalism today is the spread of mis-information. In 2023, we could possibly see AI being used to eliminate this problem. Algorithms will be able to automatically fact-check and verify stories to prevent fake news from being spread to public pages. It would make AI more trustworthy for news and information than actual human journalists.
3. More personalized news content
With AI’s algorithms, new organziations can start to cater to their reader’s interests and preferences. They can engage their audience in a better way and keep them returning to their site. The readers will be more likely to continue to consume content they are interested in and find relevant.
4. Decrease the need for journalists
News networks can start opting into AI generated content because it is more accurate, cheaper and more timely than anything a human journalist could produce. This could put jobs at risk and the need for reporters can slowly diminish. Companies will be more likely to opt into this technology if it means reducing costs and increasing profits.
The influence that AI can have on journalism in 2023 can be significant. It can completely transform the way we consume and produce news content. Although there are challenges and ethical factors included in this rise, the opportunities that AI journalism can offer are immense. There is no doubt that it will play a role in shaping the journalistic field continuing through the rest of 2023. At this point the only question is how much will it takeover.
Michaela Wilson 