The Los Angeles Times has launched an AI-driven feature that is displayed in some opinion content to help readers identify potential biases.
“The purpose of the insight is to provide readers with an instantly accessible way to see a wide range of AI-enabled perspectives, along with the positions presented in the article,” says Soon-Shiong. I wrote it in a letter For readers, they tout the movement and other initiatives as “the next evolution of the LA Times will have better engagement with the audience.”
“I think providing a more diverse perspective will support our journalistic mission and help our readers navigate the issues facing this country,” he added.
A new technical tool called “bias meter” faced backlash when the plan was first discussed in December, but Soon-Shiong defended the plan.
The billionaire healthcare monarch who bought the newspaper in 2018 told CNN commentator Scott Jennings last year.
According to Monday's email, the new tool will only apply to “Voices” content in The Times. This includes opinion articles and works that offer a “personal perspective” such as news commentary, criticism, and reviews.
The AI-driven effort disclaimer called “La Times Insights” states that the analysis it provides “is not produced by the editorial staff of the Los Angeles Times and does not judge the quality of journalism or the perspectives it supports.”
Opinion piece The Times, released on Monday by political commentator Matt K. Lewis on President Trump's approach to Ukraine-Russia conflict after last week's explosive meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky, the Times, released on Monday, contains new insights at the bottom of the article.
The AI tool determined that “the article generally coincides with the left view in the center.” It also provides four summary points, providing deeper context and four points, and providing an alternative view of the problem.
