My Thoughts on A.I.’s Presence in Journalism

As a journalism major and formerly part of the social media and promotions team with COX Media Group, I’ve always believed in the power of storytelling — the kind that comes from real people, real emotion, and real experience. Lately, I can’t help feeling the rapid push of A.I. into every aspect of our lives has left creativity — and the humans behind it — in the dust.

I left my job two years ago after being overlooked for any opportunity to grow beyond my then position I’d worked tirelessly in over four years. I had the skills, the dedication, and the results. Now, A.I. not only influences how businesses run but also determines who even gets the chance to work there.

In media, this shift feels especially heavy. Talented journalists, writers, and creators — people who’ve studied, practiced, and poured themselves into their craft — are now questioned simply because authentic, human creativity has become “unbelievable.” It’s even more disheartening as a Black professional to know that biases already make our skills and qualifications subject to extra scrutiny. A.I. only adds another layer to that struggle.

A.I. may make processes faster, but it also risks stripping away the human nuance, empathy, and truth that make journalism powerful. If companies continue choosing technology over talent to save money, more creative professionals will find themselves replaced rather than recognized.

Innovation should empower people, not erase them.