Newsroom Robots

Your Questions Answered: A Live Q&A Session in Collaboration with the Online News Association

Sep 2, 2024

Dive into the intriguing world of AI in journalism! Discover ethical dilemmas and practical tools that can bolster newsrooms. Learn about innovative tech like Perplexity, OpusClip, and Google’s Pinpoint that enhance research and content creation. Hear insights on building AI literacy and partnerships between publishers and tech firms. Explore exciting opportunities for journalists in an AI-driven landscape, and get ready for the future of news with a focus on upskilling and robust data infrastructure.

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Quick takeaways

Integrating AI in journalism enhances efficiency and audience understanding through effective content strategies and analytics insights.

Building a culture of AI literacy in newsrooms promotes experimentation and collaboration, essential for harnessing AI's potential in journalism.

Ethical considerations and transparency in AI usage are crucial for maintaining trust and accountability in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Deep dives

AI's Role in Journalism

The integration of artificial intelligence in journalism is transforming how news is produced and disseminated. AI can analyze audience analytics effectively, unlocking insights that help newsrooms understand their audiences better. For instance, using generative AI tools allows journalists to scrutinize page views and various platform metrics, enhancing content strategies and engagement. Adopting AI enables newsrooms to operate more efficiently while also maintaining their focus on producing high-quality journalism.

Intro

3min

Navigating AI in Journalism

26min

Empowering Newsrooms with AI Tools

11min

Evaluating AI Tools and Workflow Integration

6min

Navigating Partnerships: Publishers and AI Firms

3min

Exploring AI Opportunities in Journalism

2min

The Future of Newsrooms: AI, Upskilling, and Data Infrastructure

4min

Transforming Journalism in the Digital Age

3min

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:

Perplexity - A generative AI search engine that provides quick insights on any topic.
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
OpusClip - Converts long-form videos into short, engaging clips for social media, ideal for repurposing content.
YESEO - A Slack-based AI tool for generating headline suggestions and SEO metadata, widely used in local newsrooms.
Google's Pinpoint - A tool for investigative journalists using AI to search through massive amounts of documents, including handwritten ones.
Natural Reader - An AI tool that reads text aloud with natural-sounding voices, perfect for those who prefer listening over reading.
Whimsical AI - Creates diagrams and visualizations from your data inputs directly within ChatGPT.
Elicit & Consensus - AI-powered search engines for academic research, useful for journalists covering specialized beats like health and science.
Nota - A versatile tool for creating SEO content, summarizing articles, and even converting articles into videos.
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.

If you're interested in learning more about how AI is being implemented in newsrooms, sign up to receive a series of case studies on AI and journalism, researched and written by Nikita in collaboration with the Online News Association.

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Newsroom Robots

Your Questions Answered: A Live Q&A Session in Collaboration with the Online News Association

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

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Deep dives

AI's Role in Journalism

Fostering AI Literacy in Newsrooms

Ethical Approaches to AI Implementation

Evaluating AI Tools and Vendors

Preparing for the Future of Newsrooms

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AI's Role in Journalism

Fostering AI Literacy in Newsrooms

Ethical Approaches to AI Implementation

Evaluating AI Tools and Vendors

Preparing for the Future of Newsrooms

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