AI in Journalism: Innovations, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Michelle delves into a BBC study on AI-generated news summaries, exploring its implications for journalism. The episode discusses a balanced approach to AI accuracy and introduces the 'AI sandwich' model, expressing cautious optimism for AI in content creation. Highlights from the "AI Trends in Journalism 2025" webinar are shared, examining AI's evolving role in newsrooms, the rise of open-source innovation, and the shift to personalized agents. Trust, verification, and legal challenges are discussed, alongside public concerns over AI misinformation in Japan. The episode also covers the deepfake incident, Brooke's Law, and debates on compensation in AI learning. Michelle concludes with the Indian Express's success at WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards.