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Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), plans to remove headlines and other text from news articles shared on the platform, displaying only the lead image. This change aims to reduce the height of tweets and curb clickbait. Users will need to manually add their own text alongside the links they share. The move could have implications for publishers relying on social media for traffic and advertisers. The change is currently being tested internally, and it is unclear when it will be rolled out to the public.
Google is testing an AI tool called Genesis that can write news articles by absorbing information and creating stories. The tool was pitched to major news organizations as a "helpmate" to assist journalists with options for headlines and writing styles, but Google emphasized that it is not intended to replace journalists. The move comes as AI technology has the potential to transform white-collar professions, with estimates suggesting that 43% of tasks performed by authors, writers, and translators could be carried out by AI tools. Apple is also testing an AI-powered chatbot, and concerns have been raised about the quality of AI-generated content.
Google is reportedly testing an AI tool called "Genesis" that can generate news articles by analyzing data. The tech giant has demonstrated the tool to publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and News Corp. Some witnesses found the tool unsettling, as it seemed to disregard the effort required to produce accurate and digestible content. Google's push into AI technology aims to catch up with Microsoft-backed OpenAI, but concerns remain about the potential for misinformation. Previous attempts by publications to use AI tools have resulted in errors and the dissemination of incorrect information.