Google's AI tool to generate news stories: A boon or a bane for journalists?

According to insiders familiar with the matter, the tool can absorb relevant information, such as current events, and generate written news content.

The project, still in its early stages, aims to collaborate with news publishers, particularly smaller ones, to explore the potential of AI-enabled tools in assisting journalists with their work.

In a statement, Google affirmed its commitment to provide AI tools to enhance journalists' productivity, offering options for headlines and different writing styles.

Google clarified that these tools are not intended to replace the vital role journalists play in reporting, creating, and fact-checking articles. The goal is to empower journalists with emerging technologies, similar to the assistive tools already available in Gmail and Google Docs.

The use of AI in news content generation raises questions about its impact on journalism, but Google assures that it seeks to complement, not substitute, human-driven journalism.

By providing tools that facilitate tasks and streamline processes, the tech giant aims to support journalists in their crucial work while upholding the values of accurate and reliable reporting. (ILKHA)