AI's Dual Role: Journalism's Evolution and Ethical Challenges

Michelle delves into whether AI threatens or evolves journalism, focusing on OpenAI's case against The New York Times. The episode explores AI's economic effects, business models, intellectual property, and the future of fair use in journalism. Discussions include AI's potential in reporting, its risks, and the dark side of AI-generated content. Legal and societal risks are highlighted, with strategies for responsible AI use. The episode also touches on AI's impact on the music industry and Tanzania's careful adoption of AI in journalism, concluding with reflections on AI's role in misinformation and journalism education.