Designed by Journalists, but Is It for Readers? Rethinking AI Disclosures and Transparency in News

The article discusses the challenges journalists face in disclosing AI involvement in news content, highlighting a study with 34 participants that found detailed disclosures can decrease trust due to a "transparency dilemma." The research suggests that one-line disclosures, while simpler, may create an information gap, leading readers to seek further clarification. Recommendations for better disclosure include user-centered designs such as detail-on-demand interactions and explicit "no AI" labels, emphasizing the need for improved communication strategies that align with reader expectations and agency.