Italian newspaper publishes first entirely AI-generated edition

An Italian newspaper, Il Foglio, has released what it claims is the world's first edition created entirely with artificial intelligence (AI). Journalists at the paper used a chatbot to generate articles by asking questions and then including the AI's answers in their publication. Claudio Cerasa, the editor, said this experiment tests how AI can function in a newsroom. He emphasized that the entire content, including writing, headlines, quotes, and summaries, comes from AI, sometimes even adding humor. The AI-generated section, called "Il Fogolio AI," was part of a larger Tuesday edition of the newspaper and is also available online. Past attempts to incorporate AI in journalism have faced challenges. For example, CNET was criticized for publishing AI-generated articles that contained major inaccuracies. Concerns about AI in newsrooms continue to grow. There have been worries about the impact on journalistic jobs. Some organizations are experimenting with AI despite these concerns, as it can reduce costs associated with human labor. While some believe that original reporting will remain safe from AI, the public's view of media is changing. Many are unwilling to pay for news, music, or other digital content. The future may see a cycle of AI news articles referencing each other, making it hard to trace original sources.