AI And Machine Learning Are Powering Next-Generation Media Operations

On any given day we can find a story in the media about technology and its impact on society. But of equal importance are the ways in which new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are shaping the media itself. The volume of content and the speed at which it is disseminated have both increased dramatically in the past ten years because of new technology platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The types of news pushed through these platforms or what we see when visiting them is being orchestrated by algorithms underpinned by advanced data analytics. And the ways in which we process, cite, and assess stories are all influenced by the types of screens we use and company we keep online. Together, these technologies can spread information and disinformation equally and in real time.