
AI Slop Summer
The 404 Media Podcast
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Navigating AI and Local Journalism
This chapter explores the challenges faced by local newspapers, particularly through the lens of summer internship practices and AI-generated content. It discusses the decline of editorial standards, trust issues, and the reliance on syndication, exemplified by the struggles of the Chicago Sun-Times. The conversation raises critical concerns about the implications of AI misuse in journalism and the pressure it places on traditional media integrity.
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