The "Poligraf" website, a fact-checking project of Voice of America, reported on experts' concerns regarding the design and development of an artificial intelligence tool capable of generating news articles by Google. The New York Times reported last week that Google is testing a new product called "Genesis" that utilizes artificial intelligence to produce news articles. According to the New York Times, Genesis can receive information such as details about current events and generate news content based on them. Google has showcased this product to organizations such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal. The launch of ChatGPT last fall sparked extensive discussions about the use of artificial intelligence in various fields, including the news industry. AI tools can assist journalists in quickly analyzing data and extracting information from PDF files. AI can also help journalists in verifying sources. However, concerns about the use of AI in the news industry extend beyond Genesis. According to John Scott-Railton, a misinformation researcher at the Citizen Lab in Toronto, if articles produced by AI are not carefully reviewed, they may inadvertently contain misinformation. Paul M. Barrett, Deputy Director of the Stern Center for Business and Human Rights at New York University, also stated in an interview with Voice of America that he agrees AI could lead to an increase in the spread of lies and misinformation. A Google spokesperson, in an email correspondence with Voice of America, stated, "We are in the early stages of exploring ideas for potentially providing AI-equipped tools to help journalists, especially smaller publishers, in their work." He described Google's goal as helping to "increase the work and productivity" of journalists using these emerging technologies. The implications for the credibility of news agencies are another major consideration regarding the use of AI. News agencies are currently grappling with a credibility crisis, and according to a February report by Gallup and the Knight Foundation, half of Americans believe national news agencies are trying to mislead their audiences by spreading misinformation. Scott Railton believes that AI will be used more widely across industries in the future, but it is important that this process does not rush ahead, especially in the news industry. *** This article is a translation of part of the research conducted on the "Poligraf" website, a fact-checking project of Voice of America.
Fact-Checking | Experts Concerned About the Outlook of Increased Misinformation Spread by Artificial Intelligence
Experts are expressing concerns over Google's new AI product, Genesis, which generates news articles and may inadvertently spread misinformation. The implications for journalistic integrity and the credibility of news agencies are significant, especially as public trust in media is already low. This development highlights the need for careful oversight in the use of AI in journalism.
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📰 What Happened
Experts are raising concerns about Google's new AI tool, Genesis, which can generate news articles. They warn that without proper oversight, this technology could lead to an increase in misinformation in the media.
- Genesis is being tested by Google to assist journalists in creating news content.
- Concerns have been voiced about the credibility of news agencies in light of AI-generated articles.
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📚 Background
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into various sectors, including journalism, raising concerns about the accuracy and reliability of information.
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