Associated Press , Issues New Guidelines for , the Use of Artificial Intelligence.<br />Associated Press reports that it has issued <br />guidelines stating that artificial intelligence <br />cannot be used for publishable content. .<br />At the same time, the news agency <br />encouraged its staff members to familiarize <br />themselves with the emerging technology. .<br />Our goal is to give people a good way <br />to understand how we can do a little <br />experimentation but also be safe, Amanda Barrett, vice president of news standards and inclusion at AP, via statement.<br />The guidelines bring AP in line with other news <br />organizations that have imposed new rules on <br />how the quickly-developing field of AI can be used. .<br />According to the Poynter Institute, a journalism <br />think tank, the decision marks a <br />"transitional moment" for news organizations. .<br />The think tank urged other outlets <br />to follow suit and create AI standards that <br />can be shared with readers and viewers. .<br />The think tank urged other outlets <br />to follow suit and create AI standards that <br />can be shared with readers and viewers. .<br />Poynter warned that it is important for consumers to be aware <br />of standards meant to "make sure the content they’re reading, <br />watching and listening to is verified, credible and as fair as possible.".<br />In issuing its new guidelines, AP said that <br />material produced by artificial intelligence <br />needs to be carefully vetted. .<br />The new policy forbids the use <br />of any photo, video or audio <br />segment generated by AI. .<br />AP reports that some journalists have expressed concerns that <br />AI could replace humans, and the topic has already come under <br />debate in contract talks between the news outlet and its union.
