The company recently advertised for a data journalist to create automated content. Other newsrooms in Australia, including the ABC, are also exploring the use of AI. The ABC is focusing on AI applications that can enhance content accessibility, such as transcription of audio content, text-to-speech delivery of articles, and content personalisation.
Key takeaways:
- News Corp Australia is producing 3,000 articles a week using generative artificial intelligence, according to executive chair Michael Miller.
- The AI-generated articles are primarily local stories on weather, fuel prices, and traffic conditions, and are overseen by journalists from the Data Local team.
- News Corp recently advertised for a data journalist to create automated content, indicating a growing trend of AI use in newsrooms across Australia.
- Despite the use of AI, the company emphasizes that all information and decisions are overseen by working journalists, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the content.