Newsroom Robots Ole Reissmann: Revolutionizing a Legacy Newsroom with AI at Germany's Der Spiegel
Jun 19, 2024
Ole Reissmann, Director of AI at Der Spiegel, discusses the groundbreaking integration of AI in journalism at Germany's leading news organization. He shares how AI is automating tasks like fact-checking and enhancing SEO efforts. Ole highlights innovative audience-facing products, like audio updates and a browser plugin, that personalize news experiences. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among German news organizations in driving AI initiatives and maintaining journalistic integrity amidst technological advancements.
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Understanding AI's Language Limits
- Ole Reissmann views generative AI as language generators rather than knowledge creators.
- Understanding AI's strengths and weaknesses helps in exploring suitable use cases beyond initial impressions.
Build Newsroom AI Literacy
- Train newsroom staff on AI basics, including ChatGPT and image-generating tools, to build AI literacy.
- Provide access to prompt libraries and secure internal AI platforms for practical use.
Secure AI Use in Newsrooms
- Use enterprise AI accounts with data residency options to protect sensitive newsroom data.
- Ensure service providers do not train models on your confidential data for security.