Potential Applications of Algorithmic (Robot) Journalism for the Greek Sport Media

Abstract

In our days a new type of journalism is been developed : the algorithmic journalism, also known as robot journalism or automated journalism. This kind of journalism is based on an artificial intelligence software (IA) and an advanced natural language generation (Advanced NLG), which automatically generate articles in near real time and in human readable ways. Algorithmic journalism was used in 2016 at the Olympic Games of Rio and at the present time is also used by international news providers.

Keywords: algorithmic journalism, robot journalism, automated journalism, sport media, Greek media.