Jones died two years ago, shortly before the launch of the first generative AI applications. Last month, the New York Times reported Google was testing an AI tool called Genesis, which uses AI technology to write news articles. But is keeping those generative AI apps at arm's length the right option? Last month, Stuff owner Sinead Boucher told an Asia Pacific summit of the International News Media Association (INMA) generative AI could become "degenerative" for the media and society. Would Stuff be taking this stance on generative AI if Boucher hadn’t just put up its first paywalls after 25 years?

Source: Stuff September 18, 2023 20:34 UTC