Chapter
The Threats and Limitations of AI Generated Content
52:42 - 59:16 (06:34)
While AI generated content may be a threat to lifestyle content like movie reviews or tourist guides, it lacks the ability to cover complex news stories. The rise of AI in content creation means that it's harder to differentiate between high-quality journalism and SEO bait articles.
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Large language models, despite their impressive ability to write and generate text, are weak in handling statistical and numerical data.
52:42 - 54:54 (02:12)
Summary
Large language models, despite their impressive ability to write and generate text, are weak in handling statistical and numerical data. They are more suited for generating lifestyle content and can be utilized to do the first drafts of different types of journalism.
ChapterThe Threats and Limitations of AI Generated Content
EpisodeElon's Crumbling Empire + Generative A.I. Goes to Court
PodcastHard Fork
The explainer genre in journalism is important because it breaks down complex topics for readers in an easy to understand way.
54:54 - 56:14 (01:19)
Summary
The explainer genre in journalism is important because it breaks down complex topics for readers in an easy to understand way. Using an inexperienced reporter or automated technology could mislead readers and defeat the purpose of the genre.
ChapterThe Threats and Limitations of AI Generated Content
EpisodeElon's Crumbling Empire + Generative A.I. Goes to Court
PodcastHard Fork
The rampant use of large language models in journalism has been compared to the use of pink slime in fast food, churning out undifferentiated articles for SEO purposes.
56:14 - 59:16 (03:01)
Summary
The rampant use of large language models in journalism has been compared to the use of pink slime in fast food, churning out undifferentiated articles for SEO purposes. To use these models accurately, proper training is required and automated error reporting should be implemented.