What is the story
Business Insider It reportedly gave journalists a green light to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to draft stories. That way, situationthe media industry newsletter is part of an internal memo from Editor-in-Chief Jamie Heller. This policy allows reporters to use AI “similar tools as other tools” for tasks such as research and image editing.
Drafting using AI is permitted, but caution is required
Heller's internal notes also included a dedicated FAQ section on the use of AI to draft stories. The response was positive, but “Yes, but you need to make sure your final work is yours.” This means that while journalists can use AI to draft the initial version, the final product must be their own work.
There is no need to disclose AI use in articles
New guidelines from Business Insider Do not require journalists to disclose their use of AI in their articles. However, the disclaimer is attached to fully AI-generated or non-vetted content. This means that readers may not be able to expressly convey the AI when used in the story, but if the entire work is generated by an algorithm or not thoroughly checked by a human editor, they will be warned.
Mixed AI reception in the news industry
The adoption of AI technology is taking place in a variety of receptions in the news industry. It disrupts traditional business models and raises concerns about intellectual property theft by AI companies, but also poses new challenges for publishers.
Business Insider We've become familiar with these challenges and released stories generated by AI, who are thought to be freelancers earlier this summer.
Business Insider pushes into the world of AI
Business Insider We quickly adopt AI technology operation. The company has appointed a lead for the AI Newsroom and has launched several initiatives, including AI search tools. Parent company Axel Springer has also signed license agreements with tech giants such as Openai and Microsoft, fostering its commitment to integrating sophisticated technology into its business model.
