Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: A Boon or Bane?

Abstract

With the advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs), news media industries have undergone sea changes. Moreover, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning has redefined the implications of technologies in numerous fields. The field of journalism is no exception to it. The rise of the robot reporter and automated journalism has made inroads in the area of news and journalism [1]. As of today, digital media has intensified the dissemination of news manifold. The process from production to consumption of news stories has slowly witnessed the newer technological adoption. The production, distribution, and consumption in journalism have been influenced by the use of newer technologies. The current chapter intends to assess the implications of AI in journalism worldwide.