AI in the Newsroom

 Alright, whether anyone likes it or not, AI is here and it is here to stay.  

The question is: how will it affect me in my future workplace? 

I began to think about my own future in Journalism, particularly in sideline reporting. The fact is, AI is already impacting sports media coverage, from instant statistics to automated highlight reels.

As someone who is interested in a career in broadcast journalism, it’s somewhat overwhelming to think about the potential for AI to be a tool. (which it already is). Journalists can have instant information, have AI write scripts and leads, while also saving a lot of time and hitting those tight deadlines that Journalists have. 

But it also leads to a rather terrifying question: if AI can produce scripts, statistics and even voiceover narration, what does that mean for human journalists trying to get their foot in the door? The whole point  of being a Journalist is being the source of information. How are you going to keep a job if your competing with a literal robot. 

You mean to tell me that people are going to look at as a first option as a source? 

You have to sit-down, turn the tv on, wait until the news comes on, depending what time it is and wait for my part to show up as a Live Reporter. Rather than just opening up your phone and asking ChatGPT whats going on and be done with it. 

I have been so worried about AI that I decided to adopt a minor in Strategic Communication. 

At least to then have a fall back in Personal Relations if my dream job is over taken by AI.