ETHICAL BOUNDARIES IN THE AGE OF AI: DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM IN DIGITAL MEDIA
ETHICAL BOUNDARIES IN THE AGE OF AI: DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM IN DIGITAL MEDIA

Summary/Abstract: The rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism presents unprecedented ethical challenges that necessitate a robust framework for responsible implementation. This study synthesizes existing literature on AI ethics in journalism to propose the VALET (Verify, Accountability, Literacy, Ethics, Transparency) framework. Through a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed articles, we identified key ethical concerns and best practices in AI-assisted journalism. Our findings indicate a significant gap between theoretical ethical principles and their practical application in newsrooms. The VALET framework addresses this gap by providing actionable guidelines for journalists and media organizations. It emphasizes rigorous fact-checking of AIgenerated content, clear lines of accountability, ongoing AI literacy training, ethical decision-making processes, and transparent disclosure of AI use to audiences. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on AI ethics in media by offering a pragmatic approach to integrating AI technologies while preserving core journalistic values. Future research should empirically test the efficacy of the VALET framework in various journalistic contexts and explore its adaptability to emerging AI technologies.

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