The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a prominent UK-based think tank, has raised a red flag regarding the rapidly evolving AI-generated news landscape. In a newly released report, the IPPR is calling for urgent government regulation to ensure transparency, fair compensation, and clear source attribution in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
The New "Gatekeepers" of Information
The report highlights a fundamental shift in the media ecosystem: AI tools are increasingly becoming the primary gateway through which the public accesses news. However, this power is concentrated in the hands of a few AI companies that act as "gatekeepers," controlling how citizens consume information and, consequently, shaping public opinion.