For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot
Summary
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is updating its 100-year-old Code of Ethics for journalists to address modern challenges like artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise of independent journalists. This update aims to help maintain trust in the media and guide journalists on ethical issues in today's changing news environment.Key Facts
- The SPJ Code of Ethics has been a voluntary guide for journalists for about 100 years.
- The code is short, less than 1,000 words, and focuses on four main journalistic principles.
- The code is being updated for the first time in 12 years and only the sixth time ever.
- Updating the code took many meetings and about a year of work by ethics experts.
- New technologies, especially AI, have raised ethical questions the code needs to address.
- The code now also aims to include independent or “creator” journalists who work outside traditional media.
- One goal of the update is to help restore public trust in journalism.
- The updated code remains voluntary and is not legally enforceable.
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