Chatgpt for journalists: informed in order not to stay behind

At the center of the recent discussions:Chat GPT. Between hysteria and fascination, the conversation tool based on artificial intelligence and developed by the Openii company is shaking the world of the media. Beyond the fear caused by artificial intelligence (AI), wouldn't it be interesting to learn to use it to derive potential benefits?

To the question:

- "You could write me a short report onChatgpt and journalism?"

Chat GPTanswers:

- "Of course, here is a short report on chatgpt and journalism.

Chatgpt is an advanced linguistic model developed byOpenAIable to generate text independently using linguistic forecast models. With its ability to understand and summarize complex textual data, Chatgpt has revolutionized the way journalists produce content. Journalists can useChat GPTTo quickly generate short reports, conduct in -depth research or analyze data more efficiently. Sailing for journalists time, Chatgpt allows them to focus on analysis, investigations and on the creation of more relevant and in -depth content. In short, Chatgpt has become an indispensable tool for journalism professionals, allowing them to produce quality content more quickly and efficiently. "

Although some terms used are questionable, for chatgpt the link between journalism andartificial intelligenceIt seems clear: it is not a competitive relationship, but rather a collaboration between them. But what do human beings think, the main stakeholders?

To highlight the implications of artificial intelligence for journalism and explore how publishers can adapt, thePamela Howard Forum On Global Journalism CrisesICFJ hosted a webinar. Two speakers discussed the question:Edith Brou, Consultant in Communication, eBruno Guglielminetti, journalist, commentator specialized in new technologies and digital media.

For Bruno GuglielminettiThe emergence of a conversational agent represents none other than the third most important moment in the digital world, after the advent of the PC and the Internet. Until now, finding internet information required research on several websites. Chatgpt, for its part, consumes thecontentof these websites. Therefore, only a research on the advanced linguistic model is needed to obtain a summary of content from different sources.Edith BrouHe underlines "the fascinating nature of being in such a historical moment".

A not always negative impact

Artificial intelligence is therefore affirming in our society and this change will also have consequences in the journalistic world: "... this will inevitably change the situation and the rules of the game", Bruno Guglielmineti confides. Some "redundant" tasks within the editorial offices may be replaced by artificial intelligence. According to the journalist, the world of sport is likely to be affected, in particular in the transcription of the results and in the description of the matches. On the contrary, journalism on the field, according to him, is not necessary: ​​the machine cannot replace this type of journalism, however it can assist it in these tasks.

According to Bruno Guglielminetti it is interesting to use chatgpt to create a framework on which the journalist will have to return to check the information or even rewrite the elements. Chatgpt should not carry out the work of journalists not only because his skills are limited, but also because it would mark the end of a profession carried out by human beings.

The entire journalistic sector therefore does not seem to have to fear the AI. Learning to use it in order not to lose the train and the help it can provide to publishers, this is the main challenge that awaits us.

Skills to be acquired

Bruno Guglielminetti, during thesecourses all 'Quebec University, systematically deals with the AI ​​that considers a new available tool. However, a tool that involves risks: "With the hammer you can build things but you can also hit the fingers and destroy things. We have to be careful what we do with our tools, understand what we can do but see the risks that this can entail. "

It is interesting to trace a parallel with the moment when the internet entered the editorial offices. The only broadcaster connected to the Internet gave journalists the impression of having access to a press network. However, this is not true at all, since the information from the Internet, unlike that of a press agency, is not verified by professionals.

There was therefore a whole training to be done for a generation of journalists in relation to the information available on the Internet. Today, according to Bruno Guglielmineti, it is necessary to proceed in the same way with journalists and the AI; We must teach them to use it and identify the positive and negative sides. This will allow journalists to avoid being overtaken and becoming victims of artificial intelligence.

Concretely, it is interesting to find out how chatgpt works for both expert and training journalists. Training can therefore take place within universities - as is the case for the students of Bruno Guglielmineti - or directly in the editorial offices. Similarly, training on chatgpt was offered in schools. Edith Brou goes further and underlines that alone you can learn: "If you can take time every day to learn how to use these tools in your work, you will already be ahead."

Taken from Ejo