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The article discusses the impact of AI and social media on journalism, identifying AI as both a challenge and a significant enabler for quality reporting. While social media has diluted journalistic standards by promoting quantity over quality, AI offers tools that can enhance journalistic practices. Examples include Semafor's Signals using AI for insightful news analysis, automated fact-checking platforms like Full Fact, and personalized content curation by The New York Times. The piece emphasizes the importance of responsible journalism and the potential of AI to support the core mission of journalism: informing, educating, and holding power to account, thereby ensuring its continued relevance and trustworthiness in the digital era.