The implementation has already led to some controversial outcomes, such as AI-generated insights that misrepresent or clumsily present counterpoints to the articles' premises. Examples include a misaligned analysis of an opinion piece on AI in historical documentaries and a problematic view on a story about the Klu Klux Klan's historical influence in California. These issues highlight the need for editorial oversight when using AI tools in journalism, as seen in other media outlets like _Bloomberg_, _The Wall Street Journal_, and _The New York Times_, which use AI for various purposes but generally avoid using it for editorial assessments.
Key takeaways:
- The Los Angeles Times is using AI to label articles with a "Voices" tag for pieces that take a stance or are written from a personal perspective, and to generate "Insights" bullet points at the bottom of these articles.
- The LA Times Guild has expressed concerns about the use of AI-generated analysis, stating it may not enhance trust in the media due to lack of editorial oversight.
- There have been questionable results from the AI tool, such as misaligned insights on articles about AI in historical documentaries and the legacy of the Klu Klux Klan in California.
- Other media outlets like Bloomberg, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post are also using AI, but generally not for generating editorial assessments.