Maseru, Aug. 24 — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily weaving its way into newsrooms across the globe, transforming how stories are produced but it also poses a threat to the credibility of the same newsrooms if used unethically.
Mr. Kananelo Boloetse, a journalist, speaking with LENA on Sunday said AI is an excellent tool for newsrooms, and is redefining journalism’s traditional workflow, but it must be utilized with great caution.
Explaining what he means, Boloetse said AI can be used for grammar, spelling check, editing, research, or proof reading but warned that it should not be used as a way of constructing a story from the beginning to end.
For many media organizations, Boloetse noted, the attraction lies in speed and efficiency, adding that AI can help with summaries, transcribe interviews, or even predict trending topics before they fully surface.
He however indicated that it AI makes mistakes. Sometimes it quotes foreign laws and if one is not careful, they are likely to fall into making the same mistakes, especially plagiarism, while at the same time risking losing a chance to apply their personal touch in their articles. . .
