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AI butchered a former NBA player’s obit. Could it still have a use? - Poynter

Sep 15, 2023 - poynter.org
The article discusses the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing obituaries, following a controversial AI-generated obituary on Microsoft's MSN news portal. The author suggests that AI could be used to help families write obituaries during difficult times, but should not be used for reported obituaries written by journalists. The article also covers the controversy surrounding Danish photojournalist Jan Grarup, who has been accused of fabricating details in his coverage of the Ukraine war.

In other news, Walter Isaacson's new biography of Elon Musk has been making headlines, despite a mistake in the book about Musk's Starlink satellite system. The author also highlights Isaacson's knack for timing his books with current events. Finally, the article mentions various media tidbits, including Disney's talks about selling ABC to Nexstar, and public media organizations' shared vision for the future of local news.

Key takeaways:

  • The death of former NBA player Brandon Hunter has sparked a discussion about the use of AI in writing obituaries, following a poorly generated obituary by Microsoft's MSN news portal.
  • Danish photojournalist Jan Grarup has been accused of fabricating details in his coverage of the Ukraine war, leading to Danish paper Politiken severing ties with him for his Ukraine coverage.
  • Walter Isaacson's new biography of Elon Musk has been in the news cycle, despite a mistake in the book about Musk's actions during the Ukraine war.
  • Public media organizations, including NPR, have published a paper outlining their vision for the future of local news and how to tackle the growing information crisis.
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