Journalism Innovation Podcast How to design a generative AI-led newsroom - Journalism Innovation Podcast #ep2
Mar 20, 2024
In this engaging discussion, George Montagu, Head of Insights at FT Strategies, and Nikita Roy, data scientist and media entrepreneur, delve into the transformative potential of generative AI in newsrooms. They explore how AI can enhance financial sustainability and audience engagement, as well as its role in combating misinformation. The conversation highlights ethical considerations, the impact on small publishers, and real-world applications of AI tools for content generation and workflow enhancement, pushing the media industry toward innovation.
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AI in NRI Media
- Nikita Roy uses generative AI tools for brainstorming and productivity in her media publications.
- Her team uses AI bots for meeting summaries, idea tracking, and content generation.
Toronto Star Chatbot
- Toronto Star built a chatbot connected to municipal data, allowing public access to police spending information.
- This democratizes information access for citizens.
Multimodal AI for Content
- George Montague highlights the need for content adaptation using multimodal AI.
- Different formats cater to individual preferences and situations, leading to better engagement.