Google is currently exploring a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology that acts like a writer. The tool known as Genesis can scribble news articles, but does it mean that it will replace human journalists? Let's find out.
Google Tests New AI Tool For Journalists
In a report by The New York Times, Google says that the new AI tool which is in the early stages of development, highlights its ability to write stories out of current events.
When asked if it will replace the human writers, the company says that it will only serve as a "helpmate" when crafting content.
Genesis is expected to be a great assistive tool for writers who want to easily create headlines. It can also be utilized to write articles in different styles.
"These tools are not intended to replace the role journalists have in reporting, creating, and fact-checking their articles. Our goal is to give journalists the choice of using these emerging technologies in a way that enhances their work and productivity, just like we're making assistive tools available for people in Gmail and in Google Docs," Google says.
While some people think that this affects the jobs of journalists, one person who is knowledgeable about the product says that it's only here to "steer the publishing industry away from the pitfalls of generative AI".
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More Writers Are Using AI
KPMG wrote in its AI report that about 43% of writers, authors, and translators have been using AI tools.
According to The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, this could prompt the loss of many jobs outside journalism, including law, finance, and more.
Meanwhile, Tech Times reported that Apple was planning to roll out its own version of ChatGPT. Dubbed AppleGPT, the AI tool will aim to compete with OpenAI in the chatbot industry.
According to the report, the chatbot is using the Ajax framework. The claim about this AI tool was further supported by Apple CEO Tim Cook who previously said that the company was "looking closely" at it.
As the AI competition intensifies, more people are exploring other options. While other users think that GPT-4 is getting "dumber," OpenAI executive Peter Welinder thinks that this is not the case.
The Guardian notes in its report that Welinder opposed the statement and said that OpenAI continues to improve ChatGPT to make it even smarter than the older versions.
Indeed, AI tools are already impressive in their own ways. They can answer an easy question, make a resume, give ad advice to a couple, or help a student in research. However, this does not mean that they are perfect.
In reality, the AI chatbots are far from flawless. Since they get the information from the internet, some of them are inaccurate. This is the reason why users should double-check their work after running it on an AI app.
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