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The State Of AI In PR: Takeaways From Muck Rack’s 2024 Report

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

While] only 6% of pros at brands think that’s the right move,” this calls to mind larger conversations around transparency and ethics. Common reasons for not exploring generative AI included unpredictable outputs (45%), “I don’t think it will help my job” (39%), and concerns about privacy (39%).

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Content analysis tool BuzzSumo adds journalist database for SMBs [PR tech sum no. 48]

Sword and the Script

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Meltwater announced six principles to govern the ethical development of AI. Content picks PR ethics.

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Data, Privacy and Why Solo PR Pros Should Care

Solo PR Pro

Data has always informed the work of public relations professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises a new set of ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share, and use. Data is worth money and in the quest for funding, scientific rigor (and ethical considerations) may fall by the wayside.

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Generative AI for PR professionals [Off Script. No. 49: Stephen Waddington]

Sword and the Script

Tell us about your new book and why you decided to write it? Its goal was to describe the practical use of AI tools to help widen understanding and improve ethical adoption. Writing a book about a fast-moving area of technology has challenges. Data privacy and security are also a concern. There are several risk issues.

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What You Need To Know About Generative AI Prompts For Public Relations

The Hoyt Organization

The Legal & Ethical Implications Another issue to keep in mind is the legal and ethical implications of using AI in public relations. It is important for companies to be aware of any potential privacy and compliance issues, as well as any potential biases or prejudices embedded within their AI algorithms.

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Ethical Issues in Merging the Science and Art of Public Relations: Aaron Kwittken

Ethical Voices

Ethical issues in merging the science and art of public relations. Thinking about all the crisis work and all the different hats you’ve worn, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? I learned the ethics challenge very early on in my career. It all comes back to data and privacy and transparency.

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Microsoft’s Bonnie McCracken on Navigating the AI Landscape

PRSay

The second thing that differs is the focus on ethics and responsibility so early in the development and adoption of generative AI. Many AI-related headlines in the news have taken a more negative slant (inaccuracies, privacy concerns, etc.). Think about how much time you can save each day if you apply this to a few tasks.