Google experiments with artificial intelligence tools capable of writing news

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Google is testing a product that uses artificial intelligence to write articles for journalists, and has given a first demonstration to the managers of the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. The product, known within Google as Genesis, is capable of taking information and generating news. According to reports from the New York Times, Mountain View believes that Genesis could serve as a personal assistant for journalists, automating some tasks and therefore leaving more time for others. “In partnership with publishers, especially small ones, we are in the early stages of exploring ideas for offering potential AI tools that can help reporters in their jobs,” Google spokeswoman Jenn Crider told the New York Times.