Data-driven journalistic operation: Reshaping the idea of news values with algorithms, artificial intelligence and increased personalization

Abstract

– This article discusses the strategic reconfiguration of data in news organizations through the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence, more specifically machine learning, to increase the idea of value around information, which has suffered from fragmented audiences, a massive increase in the number of broadcasters, indirect competition from large technology companies, and changes to the digital media ecosystem. We propose to identify patterns of interest, predict social engagement, and allocate resources for new coverage as forms for increasing the current level of personalization offered to news consumers.