Ole Reissmann, Director of AI at Der Spiegel, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how the legacy German news organization is harnessing AI to enhance their journalism and streamline newsroom workflows.

The episode explores Der Spiegel's initiatives to integrate AI into various aspects of its operations, from automating routine tasks like SEO title generation and fact-checking to developing audience-facing AI products, such as a browser plugin and audio article updates. Ole also shares insights on building an automated gender report using AI and the value of collaboration among German news organizations in advancing AI initiatives.

Topics discussed include:

Fostering a Culture of AI Experimentation in the Newsroom
Exploring Audience-Facing AI Products
Testing and Prototyping AI Products
Building Foundations for Future AI Projects
Enhancing User Experience and Personalizing Content with AI
Building an AI-powered gender report
Collaborating with German news organizations on AI initiatives
Personal experiments with AI and lessons learned

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Ole Reissmann: Revolutionizing a Legacy Newsroom with AI at Germany's Der Spiegel