Can AI Agents Become Journalists?

26/05/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Can AI Agents Become Journalists?

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Neuvieu AI Show, we investigate one of the most pressing questions in modern media: Can artificial intelligence truly fulfill the role of a journalist?Drawing from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics and expert distinctions between journalism and media, this episode explores whether AI systems — even when connected to email, video, and social media — can meet the ethical, emotional, and investigative demands of the profession.We examine:The core principles of journalism: truth-seeking, minimizing harm, acting independently, and accountabilityAI’s current role in newsrooms: from fact-checking to content generationThe growing tension between algorithmic efficiency and human-centric storytellingRisks of misinformation, hallucination, and public trust erosionThe verdict? AI may be a powerful assistant — but it isn’t a journalist.