PinnedEric NewtonI Talk To RobotsWill right-wing media come down hard on accurate and contextual artificial intelligence?Jan 30Jan 30
PinnedEric NewtonTalked with the world’s coolest chatbot about supporting nonprofit journalismChatGPT is the best artificial intelligence chatbot out there. It feels alive, and it writes quickly and well.Dec 8, 2022Dec 8, 2022
Eric NewtonDon’t give grants to hedge fund newspapersThe local journalism business fell apart because short-sighted companies did not adapt to the digital age.Oct 24Oct 24
Eric NewtonA fad: Ask ChatGPT to roast you.Here’s a twist on this summer’s social media fad.Oct 21Oct 21
Eric NewtonGet a Zodiac sign that’s more you!How I switched from Libra to Aries without creating a cosmic riftOct 11Oct 11
Eric NewtonThe local news crisis matters for the simple reason that news provides the facts people need to…When local journalism works best, it helps people understand each other and solve common problems. But the more impactful stories require…Aug 2Aug 2
Eric NewtonGPT couldn’t create a crossword puzzle, then liedToday’s chat went in more circles than a dog chasing its tail. GPT4o could not make a crossword puzzle, said it would admit it, then…Jul 15Jul 15
Eric NewtonChatGPT sourcing still sucks.A week ago, I asked ChatGPT to evaluate its performance under the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics.Jun 6Jun 6
Eric NewtonIf ChatGPT-4 were a journalist, how ethical would it be?Today I asked GPT-4 for a self-evaluation.May 30May 30
Eric NewtonPlease, Alexa, You’re Better Than ThisIn this brave new digital age, all robots should be required to identify themselves.Mar 29Mar 29