Ethics and Technology

Ethical implications and challenges that arise from evolving technology.

Journalism Prize Groups Mull How Use of AI Should Influence Their Decisions

The increasing use of artificial intelligence to research or create journalism is prompting organizations that sponsor journalism prizes to examine how AI may affect submissions and the awarding of prizes, according to a NiemanLab report prepared by journalist Alex Perry.

Exploring the Potential Risks and Rewards of Using AI in Newsrooms

Journalists from Reuters and the AP joined an NYU assistant professor and moderator Gina Chua, executive editor at Semafor, to discuss how to get the most value from AI while minimizing the risks of deep fakes and lost trust from the public. The Nov. 29 event for NYU students, faculty, journalists and guests was the second panel of the evening as part of the launch of the Ethics & Journalism Initiative. You'll find the EJI Takeaways from the panel and a link to a video in this post.