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The 25th annual Online News Association Conference in Atlanta highlighted the skepticism surrounding AI's role in journalism. Journalists participated in exercises to discern between real and AI-generated images, revealing a strong awareness of AI's limitations. Discussions focused on the ethics, trust, and disinformation challenges posed by generative AI.
Despite the skepticism, some companies showcased AI tools aimed at enhancing newsroom productivity. The conference underscored the need for verification of online content, as AI-generated outputs often require manual checks. The mixed sentiments about AI's potential reflect broader public concerns about its impact on news quality.
• Journalists demonstrated strong ability to identify AI-generated images.
• Skepticism about AI's role in journalism dominated conference discussions.
The conference highlighted the challenges and ethical considerations of using generative AI in journalism.
The discussions at the conference emphasized the role of AI in both creating and combating disinformation.
Panelists warned that the high rate of hallucination necessitates manual verification of AI-generated content.
Google provides tools to help identify the provenance of photos and fact-check disinformation.
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