
Dr. Joanne Kuai
Research Fellow in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University whose work focuses on digital journalism, automation and algorithms, and the governance of data and AI; former journalist in China and author of the dissertation discussed in the episode.
Top 3 podcasts with Dr. Joanne Kuai
Ranked by the Snipd community

Nov 3, 2025 • 34min
AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai
Dr. Joanne Kuai, a Research Fellow specializing in digital journalism and AI, engages in a thought-provoking discussion about the transformation of journalism in China. She highlights how AI is reshaping journalistic roles and governance, particularly the balancing act for Chinese journalists between state interests and watchdog duties. The conversation also examines the differences in AI attitudes across various news organizations, the implications of AI-driven content moderation, and the need for human accountability in algorithmic frameworks. Joanne advocates for a critical public discourse surrounding AI.

Nov 3, 2025 • 34min
AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai
Dr. Joanne Kuai, a Research Fellow focused on digital journalism and AI’s societal impact, shares insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism in China. She discusses the challenges reporters face with accountability and authorship in an increasingly automated landscape. Joanne highlights the differences in news distribution across various platforms and compares AI regulation strategies between China, the US, and EU. She emphasizes the importance of human accountability in AI systems and offers intriguing cultural recommendations.

Nov 3, 2025 • 34min
AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Kuai
Dr. Joanne Kuai, a Research Fellow at RMIT University and former journalist in China, shares her insights on AI's transformative role in journalism. She discusses the evolving relationship between state and technology in China’s media landscape, comparing it with the US and EU. Topics include how AI influences journalistic practices, organizational structures, and ethical concerns within journalism. Joanne also addresses AI governance, copyright implications for news, and the impact of technology on public engagement and accountability.


