AI helps us revisit old journalism territory
Briefly

The hype around AI might be at a peak, but its transformative effect on industries remains to be broadly and tangibly felt, especially in investigative capacities.
Nostalgia for early search engines like Ask Jeeves and AltaVista shines a light on opportunities for niche search engines that leverage unique datasets for competitive edge.
AI enables a renaissance for news reporting, reviving the traditional role of reporters versus writers, directly impacting story sourcing and creation dynamics.
Niche search engines powered by AI could redefine how information is sought, potentially making traditional search methods like 'Googling' less instinctive and more intentional.
Read at Nieman Lab
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