Guest Editorial: AI and the news.

This article discusses the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting the production and distribution of high-quality news in the face of challenges such as misinformation and declining trust in institutions. The article explores how AI, including Machine Learning and generative AI, can be used in various stages of news production and dissemination. It also highlights the importance of considering factors beyond technology, such as organizational and economic contexts, in order to successfully harness the potential of AI in the media sector. The article presents several papers that examine different aspects of AI's impact on news, including its influence on audience behavior, financial reporting, local journalism, news recommendation systems, and misinformation correction. The authors emphasize the need for ethical considerations and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the benefits of AI in supporting quality media production. [Extracted from the article]