In this episode, Andrew discusses the recent accusation that Sports Illustrated has been publishing articles written by AI. He believes that the use of AI in content creation is widespread and not surprising. However, he highlights the ethical implications of AI in journalism, particularly when content is created solely by AI without human input. Davis also explores the impact on credibility and trust, questioning whether end users really care if content is written by a journalist or an AI bot. He raises the question of quantity vs quality in journalism and speculates on the future of AI in the industry.

Takeaways

• The use of AI in content creation is common in the publishing industry.
• Ethical implications arise when content is created solely by AI without human input.
• The impact on credibility and trust depends on the perspective of the industry and the end users.
• The future of AI in journalism will involve finding a balance between AI and human involvement.