In this special episode of Newsroom Robots, host Nikita Roy steps into the spotlight to answer your pressing questions about AI. Recorded during a session with the Online News Association (ONA), this episode covers a range of topics, from ethical considerations in AI-generated content to practical tools that can elevate your work.

AI Tools Mentioned:

1. Perplexity - A generative AI search engine that provides quick insights on any topic.
2. Wobby - A data journalism tool that connects to open datasets, where you can ask questions in plain language and get clear AI-generated insights, reports, and visualizations
3. OpusClip - Converts long-form videos into short, engaging clips for social media, ideal for repurposing content.
4. YESEO - A Slack-based AI tool for generating headline suggestions and SEO metadata, widely used in local newsrooms.
5. Google's Pinpoint - A tool for investigative journalists using AI to search through massive amounts of documents, including handwritten ones.
6. Natural Reader - An AI tool that reads text aloud with natural-sounding voices, perfect for those who prefer listening over reading.
7. Whimsical AI - Creates diagrams and visualizations from your data inputs directly within ChatGPT.
8. Elicit & Consensus - AI-powered search engines for academic research, useful for journalists covering specialized beats like health and science.
9. Nota - A versatile tool for creating SEO content, summarizing articles, and even converting articles into videos.
10. GPT for Sheets and Docs, Claude for Sheets - These tools bring AI directly into your Google Docs and Sheets, enabling you to draft, edit, and generate insights without leaving your document or spreadsheet.

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