Responsible media technology and AI: challenges and research directions

• DOI: 10.1007/s43681-021-00126-4
• Publication Date: 2021-12-20T12:02:32Z
• Authors: Christoph Trattner; Dietmar Jannach; Enrico Motta; Irene Costera Meijer; Nicholas Diakopoulos; Mehdi Elahi; Andreas L. Opdahl; Bjørnar Tessem; Njål Borch; Morten Fjeld; Lilja Øvrelid; Koenraad De Smedt; Hallvard Moe
• Keywords: Disinformation; Emerging Technologies

Abstract The last two decades have witnessed major disruptions to the traditional media industry as a result of technological breakthroughs. New opportunities and challenges continue arise, most recently rapid advance adoption artificial intelligence technologies. On one hand, broad these technologies may introduce new for diversifying offerings, fighting disinformation, advancing data-driven journalism. other techniques such algorithmic content selection user personalization can risks societal threats. challenge balancing benefits against their potential negative impacts underscores need more research in responsible technology. In this paper, we first describe challenges—both societies industry—that come with modern We then outline various places production dissemination chain, where gaps exist, better technical approaches are needed, technology must be designed way that effectively support editorial processes principles. argue comprehensive approach technology, leveraging an interdisciplinary close cooperation between academic institutions, is urgently needed.