Brief news summary

On Tuesday, The New York Times introduced a new position: editorial director of artificial intelligence initiatives, appointing Zach Seward, the founding editor of Quartz, to the role. Seward will focus on integrating A.I. into the newsroom strategically, ensuring it enhances rather than compromises the quality of the newspaper's respected journalism. In a memo to staff, Executive Editor Joe Kahn and Deputy Managing Editor Sam Dolnick emphasized that one of Seward's initial tasks will be collaborating with newsroom leaders to create guidelines governing the use of generative A.I. They expressed enthusiasm for Seward's appointment, highlighting his commitment to maintaining that all Times journalism remains the product of skilled reporting, writing, and editing by professional journalists. This initiative reflects The New York Times’ intent to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence while upholding its standards of excellence in journalism.