SMRTR AIDec 8, 2024Forbes

Can AI Really Fix Media Bias? Los Angeles Times Owner's Controversial Plan

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Patrick Soon-Shiong, Los Angeles Times owner, plans to introduce an AI-powered bias meter for news articles, aiming to analyze stories and offer alternative perspectives. However, this tool faces challenges. A YouGov survey found low trust in AI-supported journalism, with only 6% of Britons believing AI benefits outweigh drawbacks. Additionally, AI algorithms can be opaque and potentially biased, raising questions about the tool's effectiveness in improving trust in journalism.

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