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Mar 26, 2025 The hosts dive into the controversial partnership between AI and journalism, spotlighting ethical dilemmas and fears of job displacement. They also tackle rampant fraud in UK universities, examining the rise of questionable degrees and the exploitation of students. A fascinating discussion unfolds around regulations lacking efficiency, particularly regarding AI, along with a shocking case study on student loan fraud revealing the extent of deceit in higher education. It's a blend of humor and serious inquiry into the future of journalism and education.
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Guardian's AI Partnership
- The Guardian partnered with OpenAI, giving them archive access for AI training, but staff weren't informed until a press release.
- This caused internal concern about AI replacing journalists' jobs, especially given prior issues with AI-generated headlines during strikes.
AI Summaries and Bylines
- The Independent launched Bulletin, using AI to summarize news for busy readers.
- This raises concerns about bylines on AI-rewritten content, questioning the need for AI rewriting if human review is still required.
Reach PLC's AI Tool
- Reach PLC uses an AI tool called Guten, which republishes content across outlets but struggles with accuracy.
- It sometimes confuses drug categories in court reports and even generates incorrect court names.