As part of a broader look at the impact of generative AI, this study investigated the emotional responses of journalists to the release of ChatGPT at the time of its launch. By analyzing nearly 1 million Tweets from journalists at major U.S. news outlets, we tracked changes in emotional tone and sentiment before and after the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. Using various computational and natural language processing techniques to measure emotional shifts in response to ChatGPT's release, we found an increase in positive emotion and a more favorable tone post-launch, suggesting initial optimism toward AI's potential. This research underscores the pivotal role of journalists as interpreters of technological innovation and disruption, highlighting how their emotional reactions may shape public narratives around emerging technologies. The study contributes to understanding the intersection of journalism, emotion, and AI, offering insights into the broader societal impact of generative AI tools.

翻译：作为对生成式人工智能影响更广泛审视的一部分，本研究调查了记者在ChatGPT发布之时的情感反应。通过分析来自美国主要新闻机构记者发布的近百万条推文，我们追踪了2022年11月ChatGPT推出前后情感基调和情绪的变化。运用多种计算和自然语言处理技术来测量针对ChatGPT发布的情感转变，我们发现发布后积极情绪有所增加，基调更为积极，这表明了对人工智能潜力的初步乐观态度。本研究强调了记者作为技术创新与颠覆阐释者的关键作用，揭示了他们的情感反应如何可能塑造围绕新兴技术的公共叙事。该研究有助于理解新闻业、情感与人工智能的交叉领域，为生成式AI工具更广泛的社会影响提供了见解。