Microsoft is making big moves in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform news reporting. The tech giant reported that it is partnering with several media organizations to provide journalists with AI-powered tools aimed at enhancing news reporting. financial times.
One of the key collaborations was semaphores, a news startup led by former BuzzFeed editor-in-chief Ben Smith. Microsoft is sponsoring a feature called “Signals,” which highlights breaking news and AI-powered analysis for publications and quickly surfaces reports from sources around the world.
All articles are written by Semafor's team of journalists, but AI helps by quickly finding relevant articles published in different languages around the world. We also offer translation services, so reporters can easily incorporate international sources and perspectives into their stories with the right context.
Microsoft is providing significant financial support to Semafor for Signals, but the exact amount remains undisclosed. The goal is to use AI to help reporters discover diverse perspectives on unfolding news events.
The partnership comes in the wake of controversy surrounding AI content generation tools like ChatGPT that generate entire news articles, raising concerns about misinformation. Microsoft aims to demonstrate how AI can legitimately enhance journalism without replacing human reporters.
Last year, the New York Times sued Microsoft and ChatGPT creator OpenAI for copyright infringement. The Times claims the article was used to train an AI model for free.
In addition to Semafor, Microsoft is also working with journalism organizations such as the Craig Newmark School of Journalism and the Online News Association to develop ethical best practices for the use of AI in newsrooms.
As media companies grapple with emerging technologies such as chatbots, Microsoft is positioning itself at the forefront of developing AI journalism applications. Although risks remain, the company's latest partnership seeks to chart a responsible path for AI-assisted reporting.
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Date first uploaded: June 2, 2024 16:11 IST
