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The Gradient: Perspectives on AI

Nicholas Thompson: AI and Journalism

Feb 15, 2024
59:43
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Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, discusses his journey into journalism, perspectives from the industry, examples of good journalism, the role of an editor, and the benefits and limitations of AI in journalism. He also explores topics such as mortality through running and the broken state of online conversations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Strong writer-editor relationships are crucial in journalism, with editors playing a vital role in understanding the writer's abilities, limitations, and personality to bring out their best work.
  • While AI has limitations in writing and editing, it can still be a valuable tool for writers and editors, providing suggestions, improving weak areas, and enhancing the writing process.

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The importance of strong writer-editor relationships in journalism

In this podcast episode, Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and a seasoned journalist, discusses the significance of strong writer-editor relationships in journalism. He emphasizes the role of an editor in helping a writer reach their full potential and achieve the best version of their story. Thompson explains that editors should understand the writer's personality, abilities, and limitations and work collaboratively to bring out the writer's strengths. While AI can perform certain tasks in writing and editing, Thompson argues that the intense human interaction and understanding required in the writer-editor relationship cannot be replicated by AI.

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