The title’s new bot-produced sports articles combine Major League Baseball schedules with heavy sports betting promotions. USA Today has expanded its use of automated journalism, publishing articles that combine Major League Baseball schedules with sports betting promotions – a move that has reignited concerns about the ethical boundaries between news and marketing. At a glance, the articles appear routine: they list upcoming MLB games under standard headlines, with a byline from a USA Today editor and a short introduction. But embedded throughout are heavy promotions for betting platforms like FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars, offering sign-up bonuses alongside disclaimers about responsible…

With over two decades in NLP, Amanda Stent is focusing on generative AI applications to transform financial analysis while navigating risks like AI hallucinations. Amanda Stent, a pioneer in natural language processing, is leading Bloomberg’s AI strategy at a time when generative AI is reshaping financial services. With more than two decades of experience, Stent has witnessed the field’s evolution first-hand – from the early days of niche research to today’s AI-driven transformation. Completing her PhD at the University of Rochester in 2001, Stent specialised in natural language generation long before it became a mainstream focus. Reflecting on her career…

Alibaba unveils ZeroSearch, a novel method that substitutes costly external search API calls with internally simulated queries from a large language model, promising to slash training expenses for AI models by as much as 88%. This innovation could democratise AI development amid growing competition in China’s cloud services sector. Alibaba Proposes ZeroSearch Method to Reduce Language Model Training Costs by Up to 88% Introduction Alibaba has announced an innovative approach termed ZeroSearch, aimed at significantly lowering the costs associated with training large language models (LLMs). The firm claims that by eliminating reliance on costly third-party search platforms, ZeroSearch can reduce…

The aggregator has expanded its AI-driven news platform beyond iOS with a new web version. Particle, the AI-powered news app co-founded by former Twitter engineers, has launched a web version as it looks to broaden access and establish itself as an alternative to traditional aggregators like Flipboard and SmartNews. Previously available only on iOS, the new web version brings Particle’s summarised, AI-curated news experience to desktop users. The platform uses LLMs to generate concise, multi-perspective summaries of articles from a wide range of sources. The aim is to help users cut through the noise of today’s fragmented news environment without…

The market, valued at $670.3 million in 2023, is projected to exceed $2.4 billion by 2032. The global market for AI writing assistant software is on a steep growth trajectory, with its value projected to rise from $670.3 million in 2023 to more than $2.4 billion by 2032, according to a new report from DataIntelo. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 15.5 percent, driven by accelerating demand across e-commerce, education and hybrid work sectors. As digital communication and content personalisation become central to business operations, AI writing tools are increasingly used to scale content creation, reduce human error…

The Norwegian paper has launched heiVG, an AI-driven news assistant powered by ChatGPT. Norwegian news outlet VG has launched heiVG, a conversational AI assistant developed in collaboration with Aftonbladet, its Swedish sister paper in the Schibsted Media stable. Powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the tool allows users to interact with news content, access summaries of current events and receive practical information on everyday topics from meal ideas to local updates. Described as a non-editorial service, heiVG is embedded in selected VG articles and available directly via the VG website. It enables users to ask questions about VG’s reporting or broader news…

Thousands of global news organisations unite under the ‘News Integrity in the Age of AI’ initiative, setting five core principles to promote responsible AI use and protect truth in journalism amid rising misinformation concerns. Thousands of news organisations around the world have backed a new global initiative to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence, setting out five principles aimed at protecting journalism and restoring trust in news. Launched by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) at the World News Media Congress in Krakow, the “News Integrity in the Age of AI” initiative calls…

The Nigerian Media Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Abeokuta will bring together top media executives to explore cutting-edge AI strategies aimed at transforming audience engagement, operational efficiency, and revenue generation amid the evolving digital media landscape. Title: Nigerian Media Leaders Summit 2025: Embracing AI for Enhanced Audience Engagement Introduction The third edition of the Nigerian Media Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for May 5–6, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State 1. Organised by The Journalism Clinic, this summit aims to explore strategies for media executives to strengthen audience engagement and leverage opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) 1. Summit Overview The summit will…

TVC Communications has introduced Nigeria’s inaugural AI news anchors delivering news in English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, marking a pioneering step in enhancing accessibility and modernising the country’s broadcasting landscape. Title: TVC Communications Pioneers AI News Anchors in Nigeria Introduction: TVC Communications has made a significant advancement in Nigerian broadcasting by introducing the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchors[^1]. This initiative aims to deliver news in five of Nigeria’s most widely spoken languages: English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin[^1]. The move is designed to enhance accessibility and engagement for Nigeria’s diverse population[^1]. Technological Innovation in Broadcasting: The deployment…

Mynavi Corporation has introduced JAPAN AI CHAT, an AI assistant service, slashing document and content creation times from hours to under two and boosting work quality through selective use of multiple AI models and enhanced company-wide AI adoption. Title: Mynavi Corporation Enhances Work Efficiency with Launch of JAPAN AI CHAT Introduction Mynavi Corporation, a leading Japanese employment information and staffing services provider, has recently implemented “JAPAN AI CHAT,” an AI assistant service developed by JAPAN AI Corporation. This strategic move aims to address challenges in document creation and program code writing, thereby improving work efficiency and quality[^1]. Key Developments Introduction…