The use of artificial intelligence in journalism has sparked concerns among skeptics, but some journalists argue that a collaborative approach and discerning judgment can help fact-checkers avoid the pitfalls of AI and become more efficient. At the GlobalFact 11 summit, experts highlighted the importance of restricting AI usage to “language tasks” like drafting headlines and translating stories, rather than “knowledge tasks” like answering readers’ questions with chatbots. By using AI responsibly and ethically, fact-checkers can streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and combat misinformation. However, AI can’t replace human judgment, and fact-checkers must consult experts and cross-reference sources to produce accurate stories. AI can be useful for tasks like summarizing PDFs, extracting information from videos and photos, and making content more accessible, but its limitations and potential biases must be acknowledged.
Fact-Checking in the AI Era
“We really owe it to our audience to be one of the most informed citizens on AI because this is having a profound impact on every single industry, as well as the information ecosystem.”
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