Associated Press , Issues New Guidelines for , the Use of Artificial Intelligence.
Associated Press reports that it has issued
guidelines stating that artificial intelligence
cannot be used for publishable content. .
At the same time, the news agency
encouraged its staff members to familiarize
themselves with the emerging technology. .
Our goal is to give people a good way
to understand how we can do a little
experimentation but also be safe, Amanda Barrett, vice president of news standards and inclusion at AP, via statement.
The guidelines bring AP in line with other news
organizations that have imposed new rules on
how the quickly-developing field of AI can be used. .
According to the Poynter Institute, a journalism
think tank, the decision marks a
"transitional moment" for news organizations. .
The think tank urged other outlets
to follow suit and create AI standards that
can be shared with readers and viewers. .
The think tank urged other outlets
to follow suit and create AI standards that
can be shared with readers and viewers. .
Poynter warned that it is important for consumers to be aware
of standards meant to "make sure the content they’re reading,
watching and listening to is verified, credible and as fair as possible.".
In issuing its new guidelines, AP said that
material produced by artificial intelligence
needs to be carefully vetted. .
The new policy forbids the use
of any photo, video or audio
segment generated by AI. .
AP reports that some journalists have expressed concerns that
AI could replace humans, and the topic has already come under
debate in contract talks between the news outlet and its union.