IM 815: Fire In the Hole! - Nikita Roy, Toxic Receipts, DolphinGemma

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Apr 17, 2025

Nikita Roy, the savvy Founder and CEO of Newsroom Robots Lab, dives into the transformative power of AI in journalism. She discusses how AI can reshape newsroom practices, emphasizing the balance between automation and core journalistic values. The conversation also touches on quirky topics like the mystery behind tech logos and the alarming findings of toxic chemicals in paper receipts. Plus, laugh along as they explore the fascinating project of decoding dolphin communication with AI, proving that technology can bridge species while making waves in news reporting.

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ANECDOTE

AI Boosts Norwegian Reporting

Norwegian newsroom iTrumpso used AI to summarize city council documents automatically.
This tool cut journalists' time from two hours to 20 minutes, helping interns break front-page stories.

ADVICE

Be Transparent About AI Usage

Avoid AI-generated articles without transparency about AI usage.
Don't assign AI avatars bylines or present AI as human authors.

INSIGHT

Rethinking Journalism's Core Value

Journalism must rethink its core value in an AI information ecosystem.
The future lies beyond producing content at scale to providing unique value to audiences.

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