Navigating the possibilities and perils of AI
5 months, 1 week ago

Navigating the possibilities and perils of AI

ABC  

Recently, the ABC published its AI Principles, a set of guidelines to help the organisation responsibly take advantage of this powerful form of technology. Here, Innovation Lab manager Arul Baskaran talks through why the principles were developed, and what the opportunities and risks are for the ABC when it comes to AI. And there are a number of AI tools and workflows around editing and post production, around animation, graphics — for example, the ABC Made team has done a pilot creating video content and graphics for our promos using generative AI. We're seeing AI baked into products like Apple iOS and using these sorts of voice products to search and discover content will be a pattern that I think we'll see more of.

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Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they’re missing
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they’re missing

LA Times  

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Using AI tools in ABC content
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Using AI tools in ABC content

ABC  

Scope of this guidance note This guidance note outlines the appropriate use of artificial intelligence tools in ABC content, including commissioned and acquired content. Using AI tools in ABC content Significant use Any significant use of AI tools in ABC content, including generative tools, must be approved by an appropriately senior ABC staff member. Incidental use Incidental or non-significant uses …

‘Get to know your enemy.’ How Hollywood workers are learning to use AI
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Get to know your enemy.’ How Hollywood workers are learning to use AI

LA Times  

While working as a cinematographer on the second season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” in April 2022, Benji Bakshi pondered a compelling question: How would natural light interact with the snowy landscape of a fictional planet under a magenta sky? “It’s natural to see something new and to feel a sense of fear,” said Caleb Ward, co-founder and chief …

AI's increasing impact on journalism: Check out the risks, latest developments and more
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AI's increasing impact on journalism: Check out the risks, latest developments and more

Hindustan Times  

Artificial intelligence is shaking up journalism and in the short term will cause "a fundamental change in the news ecosystem", media expert David Caswell told AFP. and BBC News Labs, the British broadcaster's innovation wing, Caswell spoke as industry leaders gathered in the Italian city of Perugia to discuss the biggest questions facing their trade. People don't need news devices, …

Onslaught of technology on reality should be checked
1 year, 2 months ago

Onslaught of technology on reality should be checked

China Daily  

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AP, other news organisations develop standards for use of AI in newsrooms
1 year, 4 months ago

AP, other news organisations develop standards for use of AI in newsrooms

The Hindu  

The Associated Press has issued guidelines on artificial intelligence, saying the tool cannot be used to create publishable content and images for the news service while encouraging staff members to become familiar with the technology. “Our goal is to give people a good way to understand how we can do a little experimentation but also be safe,” said Amanda Barrett, …

AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms
1 year, 4 months ago

AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Associated Press has issued guidelines on artificial intelligence, saying the tool cannot be used to create publishable content and images for the news service while encouraging staff members to become familiar with the technology. “Our goal is to give people a good way to understand how we can do a little experimentation but also be safe,” …

Exploring new opportunities with AI
1 year, 9 months ago

Exploring new opportunities with AI

ABC  

Computer scientists have been working with artificial intelligence since the 1950s. Like many media organisations, the ABC is keeping track of recent advances in AI and thinking about how this technology might help us better serve Australians. Innovation Lab, in collaboration with the ABC’s Product & Technology team and other teams across the organisation, is designing a strategy to guide …

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