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CBS parts ways with Sharyn Alfonsi after controversy over delayed 60 Minutes deportation report

CBS News did not renew Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract following a dispute over a delayed '60 Minutes' segment about Venezuelan detainees at a Tecoluca prison in El Salvador; Alfonsi says the move was punitive for refusing to sanitize reporting, and the piece—documenting alleged abuse—was eventually aired. The episode coincides with leadership changes at CBS News, including editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’s publication-backed editorial decisions and Anderson Cooper’s exit from the program.

via NBC News|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Microsoft's AI News: A Controversial Blend of Fake News and Offensive Content

A CNN report highlights the flaws in Microsoft's AI news aggregation system, which has been generating content with misleading information and offensive language. Examples include falsely claiming that President Joe Biden fell asleep during a moment of silence and referring to an NBA player as "useless" in an obituary. The report raises concerns about the use of AI in journalism, emphasizing the need for human oversight and accountability. Other media organizations, such as the BBC and The Associated Press, have also experimented with AI in their news production, but the article argues that AI chatbots should not replace journalists due to their potential for errors and lack of empathy.

via The Verge|

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