Namitha Sudhakar
The San Francisco Chronicle is a major daily newspaper based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1865, it is one of the oldest continuously published newspapers. The Chronicle is known for its deep coverage of the Bay Area and has a significant digital presence.
Based on Niemanlab's report, Chowbot is the news organization's first real foray into audience-facing AI.
Chowbot analyzes nearly 1,000 reviews from more than 50 restaurant guides created by the Chronicle’s Food & Wine team. It offers suggestions tailored to specific food preferences and locations within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Users can enter a type of food and a location to receive recommendations. For example, asking for "pizza places in San Francisco" will yield relevant restaurant suggestions.
Nieman lab's report says that "Chowbot derives its credibility from the Chronicle's rigorously maintained guides and reviews.
Despite being powered by AI, each restaurant recommendation provided by the bot has been verified and assessed by a member of the Chronicle's staff."
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