Old news is good news for generative AI
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Hosted by Nikola Mrkšić, Co-founder and CEO of PolyAI, the Deep Learning with PolyAI podcast is the window into AI for CX leaders. We cut through hype in customer experience, support, and contact center AI — helping decision-makers understand what really matters.
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Old news is good news for generative AI
Hosts Damien and Nikola go tete-a-tete about the controversial topic of AI’s influence on journalism. They discuss the implications of AI scraping content, the legal battle between New York Times and OpenAI, and the ethical questions surrounding AI-generated journalism. The conversation also touches on how AI could shape the future of news, the role of licensing fees, and the potential for AI to either exacerbate or alleviate media biases. Plus, we discover they’re both Duolingo nerds – all hail Duo!
The rapid rewriting and reuse of articles from sources like Forbes without sufficient attribution raises concerns about the impact on original content creators and the potential for unfair distribution of web traffic.
There are concerns that these technologies could lead to a form of "tabloidization," where sensationalism and bias become more pronounced due to the commercial pressures on news organizations.
Despite the challenges posed by AI and content scraping, journalism will continue to evolve, driven by idealists and those committed to maintaining its core values, even as technology changes the landscape.