Google is testing an AI tool that can generate news content, according to The New York Times.

 

Google is testing an AI tool that can generate news content, according to The New York Times.  The tool, known internally as "Genesis," was showcased to executives from major media outlets including the Times, The Washington Post, and News Corp., owner of The Wall Street Journal. According to the Times, Google has pitched the tool as "responsible" technology that could serve as a personal assistant for journalists, automating certain tasks to free up their time. The company said the AI tool could help with headline generation and strengthen writing styles. However, some executives expressed concerns about the tool overlooking the effort required for accurate and artful news stories. While some newsrooms have already started using AI-generated content, recent backlash against publications for publishing error-prone AI-generated stories highlights some of the current limits of AI in journalism.