Who Will Edit AI?

Imagine a newspaper office ten years from now. At 10 am, the editor arrives with his coffee. Before he takes the first sip, his AI assistant announces: “Good morning, Sir. I have selected the top stories, rewritten 63 reports, checked 1,173 facts, suggested 127 headlines, and prepared your editorial.” The editor looks impressed. Then comes the final sentence. “I have also analysed your productivity. You took eleven minutes to finish yesterday's coffee.” “Excellent,” the editor mutters....

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Imagine a newspaper office ten years from now. At 10 am, the editor arrives with his coffee. Before he takes the first sip, his AI assistant announces: “Good morning, Sir. I have selected the top stories, rewritten 63 reports, checked 1,173 facts, suggested 127 headlines, and prepared your editorial.” The editor looks impressed. Then comes the final sentence. “I have also analysed your productivity. You took eleven minutes to finish yesterday's coffee.” “Excellent,” the editor mutters. “Tomorrow, it may recommend my retirement.” Well, the joke may not be entirely futuristic. Artificial intelligence is already changing newsrooms. But if machines can write, rewrite and recommend news, a more important question arises: Who will edit AI? AI can summarise documents, transcribe interviews, translate reports, correct grammar and generate headlines in seconds. The Associated Press (AP) permits several such uses, subject to journalistic review and verification. Its standards keep editorial judgement and accountability with human journalists. Journalism is not simply the art of arranging words. It is the responsibility of deciding which words deserve to reach the public. A minister criticises an opponent. An AI tool proposes the headline, “Minister Attacks Opposition.” An editor pauses. Was it an attack, a rebuttal or a perfectly ordinary political disagreement inflated into a verbal boxing match? Machines can produce sentences. But editors must understand their implications. Consider a breaking-news situation. A video appears to show a prominent leader making an inflammatory statement. Within minutes, it is circulating on social media. An AI system summarises the video, generates a headline and drafts a report. Everything looks professional. Alas, the video is a deepfake! AI can make falsehoods sound authoritative because fluency and truth are not the same thing. A fabricated quotation does not become authentic merely because it is presented in impeccable English. Putting a silk tie on a bull does not turn it into a gentleman. This is why verification must precede publication. Who originally shared the video? Is the source credible? A responsible editor asks these questions before the rumour acquires a newspaper's trust. Also, AI can reproduce biases embedded in the information on which it was trained. A report may appear objective while quietly reflecting a distorted picture of society. A human editor must examine not only what the machine says, but also what it overlooks. The editor’s most valuable word may increasingly be “No”. No, the source is unreliable. No, the headline is sensational. No, the photograph is inappropriate. These refusals could save it years of credibility. Say, an editor rejects 99 of 100 headlines generated by AI. The machine asks, “Why did you reject so many?” “Because,” replies the editor, “you were optimising for clicks. I was trying to avoid complaints from lawyers, readers and the truth.” The distinction is not that humans are often right. Editors make mistakes, harbour prejudices and sometimes mistake confidence for wisdom. Human oversight must therefore be rigorous. Merely asking a person to approve an AI-generated report without checking it is like asking a traffic policeman to supervise a signal while wearing a blindfold. Editor 2.0 The future editor may spend less time correcting commas and more time questioning algorithms. Less time shortening paragraphs and more time examining sources, bias, and context. AI can be an excellent assistant, provided it remains an assistant. It can widen the range of possibilities, but it should not automatically determine which possibility becomes public truth. Readers, too, have a role. In an age of synthetic photographs, fabricated voices and instantly generated explanations, a little scepticism is a healthy habit. The first version of a story is not necessarily the truest. The most popular version is certainly not always the most reliable. When information becomes abundant, credibility becomes scarce. When content becomes cheap, judgement becomes expensive. Technology may reduce the newsroom tasks, but responsibility cannot be delegated to a machine and forgotten. Returning to our newsroom, the AI assistant produces another hundred headlines. The editor examines them, rejects a few, corrects several and finally approves one. “Anything else, Sir?” asks the machine. “Yes,” says the editor, reaching for his coffee. “Next time, check the facts before checking my productivity.” Perhaps that is the future of journalism in one sentence: let machines improve the speed of the newsroom, but never allow speed to become a substitute for judgement. And if AI eventually learns to write editorials, one question will still deserve a human answer: Is it true? (The writer is a retired banker and author. Views personal.)

Why Women Are Better Investors Than Men

Kaustubh Kale

Mar 9, 2025

2 min read

Updated: Mar 10, 2025

As the world celebrated International Women's Day, discussions centered around women's achievements in various fields—business, leadership, science, and beyond. But one area where women consistently outperform men, yet receive little recognition, is investing.

Despite money management often being seen as a male-dominated field, women have quietly and consistently proven to be better investors than men. With patience, discipline, and a long-term mindset, women naturally possess qualities that make them superior money managers.

A Perfect Blend of Knowledge and Wealth

In Hindu mythology, Goddess Saraswati symbolizes knowledge, while Goddess Lakshmi represents wealth—two essential pillars of investing. The ability to manage wealth wisely stems from a deep understanding of financial principles, and this is where women excel. They take the time to learn, analyze, and make informed investment decisions rather than rushing into trends or speculation.

Why Women Make Better Investors

Several traits make women stand out as investors:

Patience and Long-Term Vision: Unlike men, who may be more prone to impulsive trading and get-rich-quick schemes, women tend to have a longer term mindset. Their ability to stay calm, especially during market fluctuations, leads to better returns over time.

Disciplined and Goal-Based: Women prioritize consistent savings and goal-based investing. This disciplined approach helps them build wealth steadily. Women naturally excel at budgeting, planning, and structuring investments to align with future goals, whether it’s children’s education, home buying, or retirement security. Their emotional connection with goals is what makes them stick to discipline.

Risk-Aware, Not Risk-Averse: Contrary to the stereotype, women are not afraid of risks—they are just more calculated about them, through appropriate asset allocation. Eventually, this approach ensures maximum returns with minimal risks.

Trust and Willingness to Learn: Women value education and expertise, making them more likely to seek guidance from a well-qualified financial advisor. Unlike men, who often overestimate their investing abilities, women approach financial decisions with a willingness to learn. Once they find a trusted expert, they follow sound advice instead of making emotional, short-term moves.

Women Leading the Financial World

These qualities are why many of the world’s leading financial institutions are now led by women. In India and abroad, we see prominent banks, asset management companies, and investment firms thriving under female leadership. Their ability to combine strategic thinking with emotional intelligence makes them exceptional at managing money—both at a personal and professional level.

Final Thoughts

With their trust in expert advice and a strong focus on financial education, more women should embrace their strengths and take control of their financial futures!