The LA Times, under fire for layoffs and editorial interference, is now pinning its hopes on AI to label article biases and offer contrasting views. Critics call it a billionaire’s band-aid on a bullet wound, especially since AI can’t fact-check itself. Meanwhile, the newsroom union fumes over misplaced priorities. 😉
Key Points:
- AI tools to tag political bias and generate opposing views are rolling out, courtesy of startups with Twitter and AI chops.
- Staff morale is in the toilet, with the union slamming AI investments over journalist pay raises.
- Owner’s past editorial meddling casts a long shadow over this ‘transparency’ push.
- AI’s spotty accuracy record and potential for misinformation loops add to the skepticism.
- Billionaire media owners everywhere are suddenly very hands-on, and not in a good way.
