OpenAI partners with News Corp to train ChatGPT with potential impact on journalism
From The Conversation: 2024-05-23 21:29:00
OpenAI and News Corp have entered a partnership allowing ChatGPT to learn from News Corp’s content, potentially impacting responses given by the AI. However, concerns about journalistic integrity and bias persist, with The New York Times even suing OpenAI over copyright issues. In the midst of all this, the future of human journalism roles remains uncertain.
Generative AI services like ChatGPT face legal challenges and criticism over potential biases in AI-generated content. Despite some media organizations resisting, others, like Associated Press, are signing deals. The varying quality of training data and the nature of news content used can influence AI responses to queries, impacting public perception of current events.
Concerns arise over the potential impact of information-sharing deals on journalism jobs in the industry. While journalists are needed to provide quality content for AI training, ongoing media restructures and job cuts raise questions about the future of human roles in news creation and editorial oversight.
The rise of AI-generated news content underscores the importance of fact-checking and critical thinking. While larger media companies secure lucrative deals, smaller players in the industry may struggle to compete, leaving room for potential information gaps. The role of public service media like ABC and SBS in this evolving landscape also comes into question, highlighting the need for fair and equitable partnerships in the industry.
In the evolving media landscape, the source of news matters for reliable information. Content-sharing agreements with companies like News Corp can enhance AI-generated responses, but caution is advised due to potential inaccuracies. Supporting local independent media can help combat news deserts and ensure access to quality journalism in communities.
Read more at The Conversation: What OpenAI’s deal with News Corp means for journalism (and for you)