How AI is rewriting local journalism

AI-written stories are increasingly common in local news, and the impact goes far beyond mere efficiency.

The discussion around AI in the media naturally gravitates to the biggest players—what they’re doing with the tech, who they’re making deals with, and how they’re planning for the future. It’s natural to wonder about the names we hear about the most (it’s no coincidence my most popular column ever was about The New York Times’ internal AI policy). Howev…