Faking news: How to make an AI anchor

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Channel 1 is a new rolling news channel with a difference – its stories are scripted, edited and presented by AI.
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Available in over 30 languages and able to transmit bespoke news stories faster than ever, its threat to the mainstream media is clear. But can we trust it? And would anybody actually watch a channel that lacks the human touch? The Guardian visited the channel’s creators in Los Angeles to find out more – and to audition for a role

Chapters:
00.00 – AI newsreaders
01.04 – Auditions in Los Angeles
04.10 – Is there an audience?
05.20 – The balanced diet
06.37 – CNN’s human anchor
08.38 – An anchor in search of a channel?

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Former cricketer Dale Steyn taught how to bowl after going unrecognised at street event

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Former South African cricket player Dale Steyn went unrecognised by staff at a street cricket set up.
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Steyn was renowned for his ability as a bowler when he played professionally but he listened patiently to the instructions he was given before demonstrating his talents. Even then however, he was still given pointers on how to improve.

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