PROBLEMS AND RISKS FOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FIELD OF JOURNALISM

Abstract

With the introduction of new technologies into the field of journalism, there have always been changes and transformations in news content, production tools and news consumption. These processes have been at the center of academic research and debate. Artificial intelligence technologies, a relatively new development in the field of digital journalism, are the last link in this technological impact. These technologies, which affect all processes related to news, are discussed in many dimensions. Due to the structure of artificial intelligence technologies and popular approaches to these technologies, discussions generally focus on negative changes and transformations. This study focuses on the problems that arise or are foreseen to arise with the inclusion of artificial intelligence technologies in the field of journalism. Drawing on academic and sectoral sources and discussions, the study emphasizes that basic journalistic values such as impartiality, objectivity, transparency, accountability and accuracy are in conflict with AI technologies in some respects. The main reasons for this contradiction appear to be factors such as the structure of AI technologies, ownership of AI technologies and access to these technologies. Another point to be mentioned is the misrepresentation and perception of AI technologies in general. The most basic solution suggestions seen in the literature are the use of artificial intelligence technologies under human supervision and the inclusion of artificial intelligence in journalism education. The study is important for academics and journalists working in the field of journalism as it opens up the main problems and risks for discussion.