Google is testing AI tools with select publishers to automate news production, paying them to use the tools for generating content. Some experts are skeptical about the impact on original journalism.
Key Points
Google paying select publishers to participate in a pilot program for AI news production tools
Tools allow summarization and repurposing of content from various sources
Some experts skeptical about the impact on original journalism
Pros
Aids small publishers in producing original local journalism
Provides early access to new AI platform
Cons
Threatens to divert traffic from originating sources