Journalism needs better representation to counter AI

Across the United States, newsrooms are cutting staff as the rippling effects of digitization debilitate traditional operations and revenues. Earlier this year, Politico reported that more than 500 professionals from print, broadcast, and digital media were laid off in January 2024 alone. This number continues to grow as artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated reporting functions see more use in the sector. Journalists of color have been most affected by these cuts. In a 2022 survey of laid off professionals, the Institute for Independent Journalists found that 42% of laid off professionals were people of color, despite comprising only 17% of the total workforce. As newsrooms increasingly turn to AI to manage staff shortages or increase efficiency, how will journalistic integrity be impacted? More importantly, how will newsrooms navigate […]

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