In September, I had the pleasure of speaking at the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) meeting in San Diego. My topic was on building and maintaining successful podcasts -- something I believe we have done here at DrBicuspid.com, thanks to your support.
Dr. Chris Smiley.Dr. Chris Smiley
While there, I met Dr. Chris Smiley, the immediate past president of the AADEJ, a retired dentist, and former editor of the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) journal.
Our talks there and after have focused on AI and its role in journalism. With everything from Claude to ChatGPT now helping authors with their articles, how can we ensure that we don't lose the "soul" of writing by asking AI to do the work? Also, how do we ensure, if we write using AI, that we are getting the right information?
These are some of the topics we discussed in a very timely interview below, as I believe we are currently at a crossroads with creativity and journalism.
Podcast overview
In this episode, DrBicuspid Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Chris Smiley about the intersection of dental journalism and AI. They discuss the importance of accuracy in dental publications, the role of AI in streamlining writing and content creation, and the challenges AI poses, including misinformation and the need for human oversight.
The conversation emphasizes the necessity of transparency in disclosing AI usage in publications and the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity with evolving technology. They also touch on the future of dental journalism and the collaboration between organizations like AADEJ and commercial publications.
Podcast takeaways
- AI can streamline writing and improve workflow.
- Misinformation from AI can impact care outcomes.
- Human oversight is essential when using AI.
- Transparency in AI usage is crucial for credibility.
- AI cannot be considered an author in publications.
- Disclosures about AI usage should be standardized.
- Maintaining a human element in journalism is vital.
- AI tools can hallucinate and produce false information.
- The future of journalism involves collaboration with AI.
- Protecting patient safety is paramount in dental journalism.
