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.