Microsoft has announced the creation of “Future News Rooms” through ChatGPT, in a new collaboration with the media site Semafor.
This project aims to utilize ChatGPT technology in assisting the creation of news stories. This step is part of a series of journalistic collaboration efforts announced by the software giant.
According to the Financial Times, this deal comes after other news sites, such as CNET, used chatbots powered by artificial intelligence to generate long articles with the help of human editors.
Given the nature of the technology being used, this raises some controversy regarding the role of automation and its impact on the news industry.
Noreen Gillespie, a former journalist at the Associated Press who now works with Microsoft, commented on this new development. She stated: “Journalists need to embrace these tools to survive and thrive in this age and confront the challenges of a new era.” This highlights the importance of technology and its use as a means to facilitate and expedite the news production process.
It should be noted that using ChatGPT technology in news rooms requires stages of verification and review to ensure the accuracy of information and maintain journalistic quality.
Nevertheless, using technology to create news stories is a step towards enhancing and advancing the media industry and facilitating the work of journalists.
In general, the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the field of media can be considered an innovative way to enhance information dissemination and improve user experience, while adhering to the ethical and professional principles of the profession.
With the supervision of professional and specialized journalists, ChatGPT technologies can be a strong addition to the news industry in the future.
