As Nation TV, led by Apirawee Pichayadecha, escorts AI news reporters Natcha and Nitchan to the television screens, Thailand marks its revolutionary AI entry into the field of broadcasting. These digital journalists will bring news updates from across the globe to us, just like human reporters. Thus heralds a new era in the history of Thailand’s TV journalism.
With its dependence on generative AI to establish new standards in the field of TV journalism, Thailand is following in the footsteps of India and China, which are showcasing their expertise in data analysis for fast and accurate news delivery.
As Natcha and Nitchan become the faces of digital journalism in Thailand, they promise to provide the audience with a fresh perspective on current events.
Their roles won’t be confined to news reading; in fact, they shall offer journalistic companionship to the human reporters who can devote more time to covering stories because the digital journalists shall take care of some of the mundane tasks. In fact, their role extends beyond news reporting; they are envisioned as brand ambassadors, influencers, and even emcees for virtual gatherings and conferences, showcasing the versatility of AI in media.
Pichayadecha envisages an effortless consolidation of AI reporters into Nation TV’s operations, complementing the functional aspects of their editorial teams. With Natcha and Nitchan regulating the routine tasks, human journalists can delve deeper into investigative reporting and rigorous fact-checking, enriching the quality of content delivered to the audience. This in fact facilitates a paradigm shift that aligns towards a more dynamic, inclusive, and trustworthy journalistic culture, which underscores the relevance of critical evaluation credible information. Indeed, generative AI sees no bounds in terms of possibilities and can be transformative to its very core in terms of how the world propels forward.