Digital Society Paper
New paper alert! ?
Prof. Mirbabaie and colleagues have published an exciting new paper exploring the potential and challenges of generative AI (genAI) in journalism. ??
How can journalists leverage genAI to create content more efficiently without compromising ethical principles and public trust? This study tackles this critical question through 18 interviews with experts in AI, journalism, and ethics.
The outcome? Actionable guidelines and recommendations for media organizations to responsibly integrate genAI into newsrooms while maintaining trustworthiness. ??
? What’s your take: Can ethical principles help ensure trustworthy AI use in journalism, or is this difficult to achieve in practice?
Hofeditz, L., Jung, AK., Mirbabaie, M. et al. Ethical Guidelines for the Application of Generative AI in German Journalism. DISO 4, 4 (2025).