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RTÉ’s Cost Tightening and AI Reality | Cork News
RTÉ’s director-general Kevin Bakhurst revealed that while the broadcaster is cutting costs and reversing deficits, some outsourced productions are actually costing more — but he insists public service media demands public investment, not cheapness. With new government funding starting in 2025 and a push for multi-year commitments by 2027, Bakhurst defended live shows like “Up For The Match” as audience-value driven, even if pricier. On AI, he confirmed only a tiny number of jobs have been replaced, with human oversight remaining absolute in journalism. Efficiency gains will fuel voluntary…
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