Artificial intelligence and Journalism
Il 6 settembre ha segnato l’inizio della XV edizione del Festival Internazionale dei Giornalisti del Mediterraneo, tenutosi ad Otranto. Uno dei temi cardine del festival era l’artificial intelligence (IA) e il suo impatto sul giornalismo. Con l’avanzare dell’automazione nelle redazioni, cresce la preoccupazione che l’IA possa sostituire, almeno parzialmente, il lavoro umano, compromettendo l’integrità dell’informazione. Quindi, che futuro attende il giornalismo nell’era dell’IA?
Artificial Intelligence and the Crisis of Truth
Cosimo Accoto, a tech philosopher affiliated with MIT, has opened a debate on the role of truth in this new panorama. If previously a photograph was considered a symbol of reality, today AI can generate images so realistic that they mislead us. The challenge concerns not only images but also texts, once an exclusive human prerogative. This implies that AI can alter not only our perception of reality but also our concept of truth.
Law, Responsibility and AI
Giulio de Simone, professor of criminal law, touched on the delicate topic of the legal responsibility of fake news in an era of advanced AI. It's tricky to assign blame when a machine makes independent decisions. The only way to address this problem might be to create “machines that control machines,” thus ensuring some sort of automated quality control.
The Human and the Machine: A Possible Coexistence?
Stefano Cristante, communication sociologist, underlined that the world of journalism must inevitably adapt to AI. Already today, ignoring the pervasive presence of AI is imprudent; tomorrow could be dangerous. The objective should be to control the "generative creativity" of machines, so that the human element is not excluded.
Journalism, Justice and Artificial Intelligence
In the final interview, Deputy Minister of Justice Francesco Paolo Sisto discussed the difficult relationship between justice, truth and the role of the journalist in the age of AI. These issues are particularly relevant in light of recent legal reforms and the growing challenges posed by AI to the legal and media system.
Conclusion: A New Proofreader for the Digital Age
If in the history of written communication the proofreader has played a crucial role in ensuring the quality of information, today we are faced with the need for a "proofreader 2.0", capable of navigating the complex waters of AI. As in the transition from oral to written civilization, today too we are called to cultural innovation that allows us to face new challenges without being overwhelmed.
La discussione sull’IA e il suo impatto sul giornalismo è più attuale che mai. Ognuno di noi, dal giornalista al legislatore, ha la responsabilità di comprendere e modellare questo cambiamento, assicurando che l’artificial intelligence sia un alleato piuttosto che un avversario nel nostro impegno costante verso un’informazione precisa e imparziale.
