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ABC Says AI Will Write Articles

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Date Published
6 July 2026
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6 July 2026, 04:00 am

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AI is increasingly all around you - and that includes in the production of journalism and news media.

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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to include a trial for automated article generation, marking a significant shift in public media production. Experts from the UTS Centre for Media Transition and the University of Sydney evaluate the implications of this rollout on editorial integrity and the potential for increased disinformation. While the initiative focuses on operational efficiency rather than catastrophic risks, it underscores the growing integration of AI in critical social infrastructure and the need for robust governance frameworks within Australian public institutions.

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AI is increasingly all around you - and that includes in the production of journalism and news media.The ABC has been using artificial intelligence tools for things like research and production for some time.But the public broadcaster will soon roll out new AI tools - including a trial to use AI help write articles - a significant step in the use of the technology.While concerns have been raised about potential job losses and editorial issues - the ABC says AI will free up journalists to spend more time on in-depth news.More InformationFeatured:    Monica Attard, Professor of Journalism Practice, UTS Centre for Media Transition Dr Timothy Koskie, Centre for AI Trust and Governance, University of Sydney CreditsAndy Park, PresenterBridget Fitzgerald, ReporterImage DetailsABC managing director Hugh Marks recently sent an email to all staff about the ABC's changing approach to AI.(AAP: Mick Tsikas)Program:More from The World Today Appears In PM apologises for crude Kylie Minogue comments Duration: 25 minutes 11 seconds25m 6itemsIn this episode1 of 6Meta fronts Royal CommissionDuration: 4 minutes 4 seconds4m 4s2 of 6Anthony Albanese apologises over controversial comments about Kylie Minogue`Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds3m 44s3 of 6Multi-sports fields concerns after football tragedyDuration: 3 minutes 36 seconds3m 36s4 of 6PlayingABC says AI will write articlesDuration: 4 minutes 7 seconds4m 7s5 of 6Brazil departs World Cup amid FIFA integrity questionsDuration: 3 minutes 35 seconds3m 35s6 of 6Australia pens treaty with FijiDuration: 4 minutes 14 seconds4m 14s