AI is widely used in newsrooms for tasks like transcription and translation, but journalists say ethical concerns and the need for new technical skills are growing priorities
AI is becoming a regular part of newsroom life, according to the Future Newsroom report by transcription platform Trint. The study, based on data and interviews with 23 newsroom professionals and academics, found that 91 per cent of respondents are already using AI for tasks like transcription and translation, but most journalists are learning on the job with little formal training.
The report highlights a growing need for AI literacy, with over half of those surveyed saying all journalists should be AI-literate within the next one to three years. Key skills identified include digital verification, fact-checking, and prompt engineering, but 77 per cent of respondents cited a lack of time for training and 73 per cent reported little or no budget for it.
Ethical and legal risks are a top concern, with nearly three quarters of respondents worried about the impact of AI on newsroom standards and audience trust. Despite these challenges, most believe that traditional journalistic skills like ethical decision-making and critical thinking will become even more important as AI use grows.
Trint was founded by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jeff Koffman.
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