Human oversight must remain central as newsrooms embrace AI
KUALA LUMPUR: Artificial intelligence (AI) can make newsrooms more productive, but it cannot replace the editorial judgement and accountability that underpin credible journalism, media practitioners said.
The New Straits Times panel discussion on "Credibility in the Age of AI: Navigating the New Frontier" highlighted the importance of human oversight in journalism as AI becomes more integrated into newsrooms. Former Media Prima news and editorial operations executive director and New Straits Times Press chief executive officer Mustapha Kamil emphasized that while AI can enhance productivity, it cannot replace editorial judgement and accountability.
Azeem Abu Bakar, managing director of Free Malaysia Today, echoed this sentiment, stressing that AI is a tool that should be used responsibly, with journalists remaining accountable for the accuracy of their work.
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