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The untold story of how computers forever changed election night

Apr 29, 2024
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Ira Chinoy
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ira Chinoy discusses how computers transformed election night in 1952, marking a shift towards more accurate predictions. The podcast explores the evolution of election night coverage, the application of historical lessons to AI in newsrooms, and the importance of countering misinformation in elections.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Rise of Computers in Election Night Coverage
01:39 • 7min
3
The Evolution of Election Night Coverage
08:23 • 4min
4
Exploring the Application of Historical Lessons to AI in Newsrooms
12:42 • 2min
5
Understanding Misinformation in Elections
14:33 • 3min