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‘Transparency is key’ when it comes to journalism and AI, NLP tells Pennsylvania’s TribLive  

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An article that explores the role of artificial intelligence in journalism quoted NLP’s Hannah Covington on the importance of newsrooms engaging their audiences in decisions about how they use the technology. 

“Transparency is key,” said Covington, Senior Director of Education Content. “I think these decisions, when a news organization is looking at AI, should be made with input from audiences.” 

For news consumers, Covington offered this advice: “It’s important to not let AI undermine your trust in all news and information.” 

Read the full article here. Explore more about on NLP’s resource page, News Literacy in the age of AI. 

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