Christer Clerwall

Papers

Total Citations

358

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About

Christer Clerwall is a leading scholar in the intersection of journalism and artificial intelligence, best known for his pioneering work on automated journalism. His seminal 2014 paper, "Enter the Robot Journalist," has garnered over 358 citations and is widely regarded as a foundational text in the field, sparking critical conversations about the implications of software-generated content for journalistic practice, production, and consumption. Clerwall’s research explores how algorithms and natural language generation are reshaping newsrooms, challenging traditional notions of authorship, credibility, and the role of the human journalist. By empirically examining audience perceptions of machine-written versus human-written articles, he has provided vital insights into the quality, trustworthiness, and acceptance of automated news. His work has been instrumental in framing the ethical and professional debates surrounding AI in journalism, making him a key voice in understanding how technology is transforming media. With a career dedicated to bridging communication studies and computer science, Clerwall continues to influence researchers and practitioners navigating the evolving landscape of digital journalism.