Journalism associations set rules for AI
The organization Reporters Without Borders and other media associations have presented a policy paper on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism. The Paris Charter on AI and Journalism published in the French capital states that it must be ensured that artificial intelligence respects human rights, peace and democracy and is in line with common aspirations and values.
The German Journalists' Association (DJV) is one of the signatories.
According to the charter, AI represents a significant change in the procurement of information, the search for truth, storytelling and the dissemination of ideas and will profoundly change journalism. AI systems have the potential to revolutionize the global information landscape, depending on how they are designed, controlled and applied. Against this backdrop, the charter sets out ten basic rules that should become binding for media companies and media professionals.
For example, the use of AI systems must uphold basic journalistic values such as truthfulness, accuracy, fairness, impartiality and independence. Editorial teams would have to clearly define the goals, scope and conditions of use for AI systems and monitor their impact. The systems must respect privacy, intellectual property and data protection. Media should also ensure the origin and traceability of content. They should avoid misleading the public through the use of AI, for example with artificially created photos.
"We are taking a close look at the potential and existing effects of artificial intelligence on journalism," said DJV Federal Chairman Mika Beuster. "Because this is an important, if not the decisive issue for the future of journalism and the media worldwide." The Paris Charter provides important guidelines in this regard.
Journalists often rely on computers and software to gather and analyze information from various sources on the internet. Adhering to the Paris Charter's guidelines, media outlets should ensure that AI-generated content is labeled as such to prevent misleading the public.
Source: www.dpa.com
