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People Hate Stories They Think Were Written by AI. Even if People Wrote Them

Friday October 25, 2024

Stories written by the latest version of ChatGPT were nearly as good as those written by human authors, according to new research on AI’s narrative skills. But when people were told a story was written by AI — whether the true author was an algorithm or a person — they rated the story poorly, a sign that people distrust and dislike AI-generated art.

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Can AI-Generated News Help Reverse the Declining Level of Trust in News?

Thursday October 24, 2024

Researchers pondered whether credibility and trust in news are sacrificed when articles are AI-generated and if public nonprofit perception could benefit from exposure to that content. Their conclusions: the higher the exposure and use of AI-generated news, the higher the credibility.

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Decoding the Digital Dialogue: A Two-Step Framework for Human-AI Interaction

Wednesday September 18, 2024

In an era where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly ubiquitous, the line between human and machine communication is blurring faster than ever. New research offers a fresh perspective on how we interact with and understand artificial intelligence. This innovative approach aims to bridge the gap between two emerging fields: explainable AI and human-machine communication.

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Andrew Selepak Participates in International Faculty Exchange Program and Comments on AI Chatbot Ethical Concerns

Thursday May 30, 2024

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, visited the University of …
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Janet Coats Comments on the Use of Generative AI by Media Outlets

Wednesday December 13, 2023

Janet Coats, managing director of the University of Florida’s Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, is featured in the video “ChatGPT and Media: A Conversation with Janet Coats,” part of …
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Video: The Advantage and Challenges of Generative AI in Journalism

Wednesday December 13, 2023

Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology Managing Director Janet Coats discusses the advantages and challenges of using generative AI in the reporting process.  This video was produced for the University of Florida’s AI Days in October 2023.

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Seungahn Nah Edits Comprehensive Handbook Exploring the Intersection Between AI and Communication

Monday November 27, 2023

The 25 chapters discuss a wide range of theoretical foundations, innovative methodological approaches, and ethical and legal issues for policy implications.  Contributors come from a variety of disciplines, such as communication, journal­ism, computer science, sociology, psychology, business, and education among others.

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Negligent AI Speech: Who is Responsible?

Wednesday November 8, 2023

What happens when an AI platform gives out incorrect information that then causes harm to those that use it? This article examines the potential for AI liability through the lens of “duty” – whether responses from an AI platform would have a legal obligation to adhere to standards of reasonable care toward users.

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Andrew Selepak Authors Opinion Piece on Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Metaverse Innovations

Friday November 3, 2023

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology instructional assistant professor, is the author of “Zuckerberg’s …
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Jasmine McNealy Authors Opinion Piece on the Need for a Rural AI Agenda

Wednesday October 25, 2023

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor is author of the opinion piece “We Need an Agenda …
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Frank Waddell Receives KTA Research Grant to Investigate Audience Expectations for AI-Generated News

Thursday October 19, 2023

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, will receive a $1,000 research grant from the college honor society Kappa Tau Alpha to …
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FOIA, First Amendment and AI Experts Will Serve as Panelists at National Conferences

Tuesday October 3, 2023

David Cuillier, director of the  Brechner Freedom of Information Project, and Janet Coats, managing director of UF’s Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, will participate on panels for the …