Original reporting - investigative especially - becomes the sought-after protein. Certainly, we'll see AI assist in big data analysis that can substantiate investigative claims - but where does the idea of an original story come from? The ability to attract tips, or to get a source to go on record or hand over documentation at their peril, takes emotional intelligence, credibility, skepticism, and discernment more than writing ability or production skills.
So, if AI is indeed a white-collar job eater, then an ancient blue-collar convention might be in order. The trade apprenticeship, where early-career entrants become paid employees, allows learning on the job through formal training with master reporters.
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