AI and Blockchain in Journalism: Ethics, Misinformation, and Copyright Challenges
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Michelle
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AI and Blockchain in Journalism: Ethics, Misinformation, and Copyright Challenges

E14 • Feb 25, 2025 • 9 mins

Michelle explores the intersection of AI, blockchain, and journalism, focusing on ethical challenges. The episode examines AI's role in combating misinformation and blockchain's potential to enhance transparency, copyright protection, and source verification. It also discusses crypto-funded journalism, new revenue models, and paywall strategies. Government regulations and ethical concerns in tech-assisted journalism are considered. The impact of the Make It Fair campaign on creative industries is highlighted, alongside musicians' and the TV industry's stance on AI and copyright laws. Michelle wraps up with closing remarks and a subscription reminder.

Key Points

  • Artificial intelligence and blockchain technology are transforming journalism by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and independence, but also bring ethical concerns regarding bias, misinformation, and human oversight.
  • The 'Make It Fair' campaign in the UK highlights the creative industry's opposition to government proposals that could allow AI companies to use content without explicit permission or payment, stressing the need for strong copyright laws.
  • Blockchain-based tools and cryptocurrencies are being explored for source verification, content ownership, and alternative revenue models, offering new ways for journalists to maintain independence and combat plagiarism.
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