Google has a new AI tool for journalism—but should we trust tech to meddle in newsrooms?

Historically, big tech’s attempts to shape how the media operates have often done more harm than good. Google has a new plan to help save journalism—or at least make it easier for journalists to work. The company has been pitching a generative AI-powered product, nicknamed Genesis, to major publishers including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal owner News Corp, and The New York Times—the latter of which reported on those pitches earlier this week.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2023-07-21 11:48:19 UTC ]

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