According to reports from TechCrunch, Quartz, the international business news outlet, has been quietly publishing AI-generated articles under the byline "Quartz Intelligence Newsroom," aggregating reporting from other sources to produce short news pieces on various topics.
Quartz's AI-generated articles, produced by the "Quartz Intelligence Newsroom," initially focused on simple earnings reports but have expanded to cover a wider range of topics12. These articles, approximately 400 words long, aggregate information from various sources like CNN, MSN, and The Associated Press, citing them at the top rather than within the text3. The experiment aims to free up Quartz's editorial staff for more in-depth reporting, though quality control issues have been noted2.
The AI-generated content is reviewed by editorial staff before publication2.
Quartz's parent company, G/O Media, describes the AI newsroom as "purely experimental"3.
The initiative has raised concerns about accuracy and the potential impact on journalism, echoing similar experiments by other media organizations like CNET and Gannett3.
AI-generated earnings report summaries are revolutionizing financial analysis by providing quick, concise overviews of company performance. These tools use natural language processing to extract key information from earnings calls and reports, offering investors and analysts time-saving insights. For instance, Bloomberg has incorporated an AI-powered summary tool into their Terminal platform, translating financial conversations into bullet points highlighting strategic elements like revenue guidance and market demand1.
Several companies are developing AI solutions for earnings analysis. AlphaSense offers summaries in a bulleted format with clickable citation links2, while Hudson Labs provides structured summaries prioritizing guidance and key performance indicators3. These AI tools not only save time but also enhance the ability to compare thematic commentary across peers and time periods, allowing financial professionals to focus on higher-level analysis and decision-making43.
AI-generated news content presents significant challenges in attribution practices, raising concerns about accuracy and transparency in journalism. The Tow Center's research reveals that ChatGPT Search, an AI-driven alternative to traditional search engines, often makes major attribution errors when citing sources1. This issue is compounded by the fact that AI-generated articles, like those produced by Quartz, typically cite sources only at the top without providing full quotes or detailed attribution within the text2.
These practices raise ethical concerns and potential legal issues related to copyright violations3. As AI systems aggregate information from multiple sources, the risk of misattribution and the spread of misinformation increases, potentially undermining public trust in journalism34. To address these challenges, experts emphasize the need for clear AI disclosure policies, robust verification tools, and enhanced media literacy initiatives to maintain the integrity of news reporting in the AI era5.