Google Testing AI Tools for News Production

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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
  • Enables low-cost content duplication
  • Raises concerns about stealing others' work