The news channel has revealed that it will be using fully AI-generated news reporters for the first time as early as February 2024. Los Angeles-based Channel 1 plans to use a combination of AI-generated avatars and “digital doubles.”
According to the report, daily mail, this channel aims to create a personally curated news feed for each viewer. This is similar to how YouTube and TikTok's algorithms select content.
Channel 1's announcement caused alarm in the journalism world, with some calling it “absolutely horrifying”.
Canada's BC Today reporter Alec Lazenby posted on X: The development of fully AI-powered broadcasting is not surprising, but it could have a significant impact on an already depleted news industry, accelerating the loss of quality reporters and anchors. ”
Channel 1 founder Adam Mossam said there were no plans to exploit the technology. Rather, he sees it as an inevitable development of AI.he said daily mail He wants to “fight this problem and establish responsible use of technology.”
personalized news
“The average person watches 25 minutes of news a night on cable TV, so that might equate to nine or 10 episodes,” Morsam says.
“If we can generate 500 stories and select the nine or 10 that are right for the customer, we can show them what they are looking for and provide them with better information in the allotted time.”
Moussam says the channel has full transparency about what content is generated by AI, which largely offsets the benefits. The advantage is that spoken words can be translated into any number of languages at the touch of a button.
Some would argue that it can be done using a real human anchor. So you have to ask, what are the real benefits? It all comes down to saving money and avoiding hassles like providing good working conditions that people want. The use of digital doubles also raises ethical questions, many of which were raised during the recent actors' guild strike.
Looking at the clip on the website, Anchor looks convincing at first glance. There are very few repetitive ticks, and obvious signs of deepfakes or his AI genes, such as strange teeth or extra fingers, are not easily seen.
However, there is a certain lifelessness. You can't pinpoint it, but it's there nonetheless. As deepfakes and fake news become more of an issue, it will become harder to know who and what to believe.
Some news organizations say, sports illustration, has already experimented with using AI to generate articles, and has come under fire for such practices. We are already seeing panic and confusion caused by fake images and videos.
Not just a cute face
News anchors may seem chosen for their glamorous looks, but they usually serve a purpose beyond reading autocue.
For example, in institutions such as the BBC, news readers are journalists in their own right. They provide further analysis and critical thinking to ensure we are reporting the most unbiased story possible.
In today's world, this is essential. Social media has been accused of creating a more polarized worldview due to its ability to be selective about what people see. A newsfeed that only shows you the types of articles you like can be very dangerous. No one wants to see victims of war or natural disasters, but these reports and images anchor our humanity and empathy.
*This article was written entirely by humans.
[via the daily mail]
