Will the use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and smart machines be the end of journalism as we know it—or its savior? In Newsmakers, Francesco Marconi, who has led the development of the Associated Press and Wall Street Journal’s use of AI in journalism, offers a new perspective on the potential of these technologies. He explains how reporters, editors, and newsrooms of all sizes can take advantage of the possibilities they provide to develop new ways of telling stories and connecting with readers. Marconi analyzes the challenges and opportunities of AI through case studies ranging from financial publications using algorithms to write earnings reports to investigative reporters analyzing large data sets to outlets determining the distribution of news on social media. Newsmakers contends that AI can augment—not automate—the industry, allowing journalists to break more news more quickly while simultaneously freeing up their time for deeper analysis. Marshaling insights drawn from firsthand experience, Marconi maps a media landscape transformed by artificial intelligence for the better. In addition to considering the benefits of these new technologies, Marconi stresses the continuing need for editorial and institutional oversight. Newsmakers outlines the important questions that journalists and media organizations should consider when integrating AI and algorithms into their workflow. For journalism students as well as seasoned media professionals, Marconi’s insights provide much-needed clarity and a practical roadmap for how AI can best serve journalism.

This book examines the impact of the "Big Five" technology companies – Apple, Alphabet/Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft – on journalism and the media industries. It looks at the current role of algorithms and artificial intelligence in curating how we consume media and their increasing influence on the production of the news. Exploring the changes that the technology industry and automation have made in the past decade to the production, distribution and consumption of news globally, the book considers what happens to journalism once it is produced and enters the media ecosystems of the internet tech giants – and the impact of social media and AI on such things as fake news in the post-truth age. The audience for this book are students and researchers working in the field of digital media, and journalism studies or media studies more generally. It will also be useful to those who are looking for extended case studies of the role taken by tech giants such as Facebook and Google in the fake news scandal, or the role of Jeff Bezos in transforming The Washington Post. The Open Access version of this book, available at https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351013758, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Ever pondered over how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the landscape of journalism? Wondering how the age-old profession of reporting is being redefined by lines of code and machine learning? If these questions spark your curiosity, then this comprehensive report, "AI and the News Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for Journalism", is the perfect read for you. Reflecting on the nexus of AI and journalism, this report offers a kaleidoscopic view of the symbiotic relationship unfolding between algorithms and newsrooms. It's a one-stop guide to understanding the intricate dynamics of the AI revolution in news media, crafted for everyone from technophiles to novices. The Dawn of AI Journalism - Explore the rise of machine-led news production. Understanding Algorithms - Gain insights into the mechanics driving AI and journalism. Automating Journalism - Discover the transformative role of bots. Personalizing News Experience - Dive into AI's user-centric storytelling approach. The Fact-Checkers - Learn about AI in the war against disinformation and fake news. Challenges in AI Journalism - Dialogue around ethical issues and credibility. The Machine Learning Revolution - Look into how ML is optimizing news production. Impact on Employment - Delve into the effects of AI on job dynamics in journalism. How AI is Shaping the Business of News - Find out how AI hits the bottom line in news media. Looking Ahead - Reflect on where AI might take journalism in the future. Authored by experienced technology journalist Diane Patel, this report offers invaluable insights, making complex tech concepts accessible to a global audience. Regardless of your background, if you're keen on understanding the future of journalism, this Special Report is your window into the transformative world of AI in news. Seize the day, and embrace the future of journalism by grabbing your copy today!

From hidden connections in big data to bots spreading fake news, journalism is increasingly computer-generated. Nicholas Diakopoulos explains the present and future of a world in which algorithms have changed how the news is created, disseminated, and received, and he shows why journalists--and their values--are at little risk of being replaced.

This timely book presents a detailed analysis of the role of law and regulation in the utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media sector. As well as contributing to the wider discussion on law and AI, the book also digs deeper by exploring pressing issues at the intersections of AI, media, and the law. Chapters critically re-examine various rights and responsibilities from the perspectives of incentives for accountable utilisation of AI in the industry.

If artificial intelligence, in its many forms, scares you, you're not alone. Journalists in America and around the globe are grappling with how to use, but not abuse, the power of AI to write, edit, and, yes, even create entire news stories for a broad range of audiences. It is entirely possible that you have already read a news story that has been composed with the assistance of AI models. How does one make sense of this new technology within the landscape of journalism and democracy? This work is among the first books to address the societal, cultural, legal, ethical and journalistic challenges facing the news industry. Containing both scholarly research and interviews with journalists from major news organizations, as well as media educators, this book ponders the place of AI in our lives, but also poses important questions about its future.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing all aspects of communications and journalism as automatic processes are being introduced into all facets of classical journalism: investigation, content production, and distribution. Traditional human roles in these fields are being replaced by automatic processes and robots.The first section of this book focuses on a discussion of AI, the new emerging field of robot journalism, and the opportunities that AI limitations create for human journalists. The second section offers examples of the new journalism storytelling that empower human journalists using new technologies, new applications, and AI tools. While this book focuses on journalism, the discussion and conclusions are relevant to all content creators, including professionals in the advertising industry, which is a major main source of support for journalism.