Faking news: How to make an AI anchor

Channel 1 is a new rolling news channel with a difference - its stories are scripted, edited and presented by AI.
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Available in over 30 languages and able to transmit bespoke news stories faster than ever, its threat to the mainstream media is clear. But can we trust it? And would anybody actually watch a channel that lacks the human touch? The Guardian visited the channel’s creators in Los Angeles to find out more - and to audition for a role
Chapters:
00.00 - AI newsreaders
01.04 - Auditions in Los Angeles
04.10 - Is there an audience?
05.20 - The balanced diet
06.37 - CNN's human anchor
08.38 - An anchor in search of a channel?
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[@MilosKvakic]

it's really crazy how nobody is talking about nifalixo-money's untold mysteries

[@kikivolauvent1]

that‘s really scary to see ‚those‘ creations!

[@theGuardian]

Imagine being one! Though I didn't feel like my job was at risk just yet, based on the results. Thanks for your comment. Rich

[@G____________.]

This isn't a bold new step, it isn't even a tenth of a step. The full step won't be AI anchors producing a single media for mass consumption, it will be each of these AI anchors communicating output designed specifically by genAI tailored to each specific audience member. No longer will specific broadcasters cater to specific demographics, instead each broadcaster will be able to compete for every individual's attention by tailoring their individualised anchor's output to the audience member while weaving in arguments that might convince the audience member towards the ends of the broadcaster.

[@jaymayhoi]

plot twist: the host was an AI avatar

[@alaska2026]

This was interesting, thank you for the experiment 😄

[@theGuardian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PuffedMuffin]

Maybe the news era is over after all, as is cable tv. The new era is now Social Media.

[@richiecramiun]

this is not going to save the news industry

[@theGuardian]

Possibly not... What do you think will?

[@niiflinstone23]

@@theGuardianNothing will save a “news industry” when the point of the dissemination is profit making.

[@Budanevey]

USAlD backed news industry is more concerning...