Screen Time | AI Clones, Generating Podcasts: How Human Does Journalism Remain?

This week, the author reflects on the implications of AI in journalism, inspired by the game Policenauts. The game features an AI clone of a news presenter, paralleling real-world experiments with AI in media, such as a Dutch broadcaster creating an AI version of a presenter. Discussions about AI's role in journalism are ongoing, with concerns about authenticity and the future of journalistic jobs. Some believe AI could replace traditional writing roles, while others argue it should assist rather than replace journalists. The author acknowledges AI's usefulness in editing and data journalism but warns of potential job losses and the need for careful management of AI's integration into the industry.