The AI Canvas - The Impact of Generative AI in Journalism with Beth Rose (BBC Journalist)

In this episode, host David Foster welcomes Beth Rose, an internationally award-winning BBC journalist who specialises in disability and mental health. They discuss the changes in journalism due to social media and COVID-19, the impact of generative AI on journalism, and the evolving role of journalists in the digital age.
Join the conversation as Beth shares insights on the guidelines and use of AI at the BBC, the balance between speed and accuracy, and concerns about AI eroding creativity in journalism.
The discussion also addresses the impact of AI-generated content on writing, AI's potential exacerbation of mental health challenges, and the positive aspects of AI for accessibility and disability.
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00:00 - Introduction and podcast overview
02:00 - Beth Rose's background and journey into journalism
04:30 - Changes in journalism and incorporation of social media and COVID-19
07:15 - Challenges of Verifying Images
08:00 - Impact of Generative AI
13:00 - The Role of AI in Text Generation
14:20 - The evolving role of journalists in the digital age
16:23 - Guidelines and Use of AI at BBC
19:00 - The Balance Between Speed and Accuracy
20:00 - Concerns about AI Eroding Creativity in Journalism
32:00 - The impact of AI-generated content on writing
43:13 - AI's potential exacerbation of mental health challenges
44:20 - Positive aspects of AI for disability and mental health
48:00 – Social Media and AI
51:00 - The world of Journalism in 10 years time
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