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Google tests AI news-writing tool, raising concerns in media industry

  • Google is developing an AI tool called Genesis that can write news articles to assist journalists.
  • Genesis is being pitched to major news outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and News Corp.
  • Some media executives find the tool unsettling and believe it undervalues journalists' skills and effort.
  • Google states the tool aims to enhance, not replace, journalists through automated content creation.
  • The use of AI in newsrooms has sparked worries about impacts on jobs, ethics, and credibility.
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