Artificial Intelligence in Journalism - by Tony Silvia (Paperback)

About the Book

"If artificial intelligence, in its many forms, scares you, you're not alone. Journalists in America and around the globe are grappling with how to use, but not abuse, the power of AI to write, edit, and, yes, even create entire news stories for a broad range of audiences. It is entirely possible that you have already read a news story that has been composed with the assistance of AI models. How does one make sense of this new technology within the landscape of journalism and democracy? This work is among the first books to address the societal, cultural, legal, ethical and journalistic challenges facing the news industry. Containing both scholarly research and interviews with journalists from major news organizations, as well as media educators, this book ponders the place of AI in our lives, but also poses important questions about its future."-Provided by publisher --

Book Synopsis

If artificial intelligence, in its many forms, scares you, you're not alone. Journalists in America and around the globe are grappling with how to use, but not abuse, the power of AI to write, edit, and even create entire news stories for a broad range of audiences. It is entirely possible that you have already read a news story that has been composed with the assistance of AI models. How does one make sense of this new technology within the landscape of journalism and democracy?

This book is among the first to address the societal, cultural, legal, ethical and journalistic challenges facing the news industry. Containing both scholarly research and interviews with journalists from major news organizations, as well as media educators, it ponders the place of AI in our lives and poses important questions about its future.

Review Quotes

"This book explores how artificial intelligence is changing the way news is gathered, produced, and delivered, and envisions areas where AI could be deployed. ... The business case for adopting AI tools is clearly laid out, as are the ethical concerns, especially in political journalism where AI can easily spread false information with real-world consequences. ... Well-organized and accessible, this book offers a thoughtful look at both the promise and pitfalls of AI in journalism. Its intent is to raise important questions and outlines current capabilities. Recommended"--Booklist

About the Author

Tony Silvia is professor emeritus of journalism and digital communication at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg and had a long career in broadcast journalism. He is the author of ten titles, including seven with McFarland. He lives in Little Compton, Rhode Island and Dunedin, Florida.