Zach Seward
Editorial director of AI initiatives at The New York Times. He oversees a small team in the newsroom that's responsible for prototyping potential uses of AI.
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May 30, 2025 • 59min
Zach Seward: How a Five-Person AI Team Is Powering Innovation at The New York Times
Zach Seward, Editorial Director of AI Initiatives at The New York Times and co-founder of Quartz, discusses the innovative strides AI is making in journalism. He shares how his five-person AI team supports investigative work by analyzing massive data sets. The conversation highlights their in-house tool, Echo, which streamlines article transformation for reporters. Zach emphasizes the importance of trust and agency in the newsroom, as well as how AI enhances reader engagement and reshapes audience interactions with news.
Dec 18, 2024 • 18min
Has AI Broken the Media?
Zach Seward, the Editorial Director of AI initiatives at The New York Times, and Matthew Garrahan, Head of Digital at the Financial Times, dive deep into AI's impact on journalism. They explore how AI can enhance reporting while emphasizing the necessity for human oversight. The duo discusses the careful balance of innovation and maintaining journalistic integrity, unpacking challenges like misinformation and ethical considerations. Transparency in AI practices is also highlighted as essential for preserving audience trust in this evolving media landscape.
