The recent acceleration in the capabilities and availability of generative AI tools means that they are likely to have a major impact on the production and distribution of news content. The EBU has established a cross-departmental and cross-committee task force to study this topic. The EBU Taskforce on Generative AI, initiated by the News Committee and the Digital Committee and coordinated by the AI and Data Initiative (AIDI), includes representatives from the News Committee, the Digital Committee, the Technology Committee and the Department for Technology & Innovation; and news, media, legal and policy expert members.
The EBU Task Force on Generative AI has co-produced this special cross-disciplinary publication to help the public service media (PSM) journalism community understand the potential impact of this innovative technology. did. This paper is the task force's first product and will be followed by other publications and activities related to generative AI.
This paper provides an overview of the current state of generative AI technologies and the potential impact of their use, particularly in the production and distribution of news content. Aimed as a concise guide for decision-makers in PSM organizations, focusing on both risks and opportunities, including editorial workflows, journalistic credibility, misinformation, ethical issues, regulatory aspects, and cybersecurity risks. , covering areas such as assessment and benchmarking challenges and implications. About viewers and news distribution.
Further down the page is a members-only list of generated AI resources, including videos, publications, and links to commonly used tools.
