Scripps has cut 12% of its workforce this year as the high-profile TV station group embraces artificial intelligence and automation in a sweeping overhaul of its news operations to become an “AI-powered broadcast journalism company.” That includes 268 layoffs disclosed earlier this week, most of which affected employees at the company’s local television stations. Symson said the company is moving toward a 24-hour streaming news model and aims to turn its local station group into a “technology-forward, AI-powered broadcast journalism company.” In addition to its local television stations, Scripps owns the ION broadcast network. Scripps to Become an ‘AI-Powered Broadcast Journalism Company’ After Sweeping Layoffs appeared first on TheWrap.