Neil Thompson
AI and Journalism: MIT Researcher Neil Thompson on Trust, Integrity and the Future of Media
Nov 10, 2025 04:06 pm CST
MIT's Professor Neil Thompson offers a nuanced perspective on AI's impact on journalism, arguing that while artificial intelligence will transform newsroom practices and increase competition, the fundamental values of journalistic integrity and truth verification will become more essential than ever. As AI-generated content proliferates, Thompson suggests journalists who maintain rigorous verification standards and build trusted reputations will remain indispensable in an increasingly automated media landscape.
The Dark Side of AI: MIT Researcher Warns of Potential Nightmarish Scenarios and Ethical Dilemmas
Oct 18, 2025 03:44 pm CST
MIT researcher Neil Thompson discusses the dual nature of artificial intelligence at the NDTV World Summit 2025, highlighting how AI can enhance productivity but also create serious risks through exploitation of errors, reputation manipulation, and decision automation in competitive environments like business and warfare, emphasizing the need for proper control mechanisms as AI capabilities advance.
Understanding AI Limitations: MIT Researcher Explains Error Patterns and Future Challenges at NDTV World Summit
Oct 18, 2025 02:38 pm CST
MIT researcher Neil Thompson discusses the fundamental differences between traditional computing and AI systems at the NDTV World Summit 2025, explaining why AI models produce errors and highlighting growing concerns about controlling increasingly capable AI systems as the technology advances.