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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Society of Professional Journalists updates voluntary ethics code for AI era

The Society of Professional Journalists is revising its century-old voluntary code of ethics to address challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The update aims to provide guidance for newsrooms navigating new technology while maintaining traditional journalistic standards.

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Why It Matters

This update impacts how news organizations handle AI-generated content, potentially changing the standards of accuracy and transparency that readers encounter in news reporting.

Key Facts

  • The Society of Professional Journalists is updating its voluntary code of ethics.
  • The original code has been in use for approximately one century.
  • The revision is specifically intended to address the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism.
  • The code is a voluntary document, not a legally binding regulation.

Who's Mentioned

personChris Roberts“Vice chairman of the SPJ Ethics Committee.”organizationUniversity of Alabama“Affiliation of Chris Roberts.”personChris Vaccaro“President of the SPJ.”organizationSociety of Professional Journalists“Professional organization drafting the updated ethics code.”locationNew York“Dateline of the news report.”other4,000“Number of SPJ members nationwide.”other73“Number of words added to the code compared to the previous version.”personDan Axelrod“Chairman of the SPJ Ethics Committee.”personEric Deggans“SPJ committee member and NPR critic-at-large.”other967“Word count of the new draft code.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the story.”organizationWashington and Lee University“Affiliation of Eric Deggans.”