A Journalist's Guide To AI

In this episode of AI and Journalism, Yumi Wilson explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism with AI analyst and author Melissa Lee Blanchard. Their conversation delves into the ethical challenges, transformative implications, and evolving role of AI in media and society. Melissa also shares insights from her forthcoming book, The New Turning: AI Manifesto for Modern Society, and reflects on her journey from fiction writing to real-world AI applications.Key Topics[00:00:09] The Intersection of AI and Journalism: Yumi kicks off the discussion by examining AI's transformative impact on journalism, emphasizing the critical role of ethics and human judgment in the digital age. [00:02:00] Neuralink and Human-AI Interaction: Melissa explores Neuralink's groundbreaking technology, its potential to enhance human capabilities, and the ethical concerns surrounding its development. [00:13:24] AI's Human-Like Behavior: A deep dive into AI's ability to mimic human emotions and interactions, with Melissa sharing her experiences creating AI that simulates friendships and personal connections. [00:28:20] Ethical Dilemmas in Predictive Policing: Melissa discusses the real-world implications of AI in law enforcement, focusing on the risks of predictive policing and the need for robust ethical oversight. [00:36:54] From Military to AI Expert: An inspiring look at Melissa's career shift from a logistics specialist in the US Navy to a leading AI analyst, highlighting how AI guided her transformation. [00:45:04] Empowering Women in Tech and AI: Melissa offers practical advice for women entering the male-dominated tech and AI fields, stressing the importance of specialized education and self-confidence. [00:47:55] The Future of AI in Media and Beyond: Yumi and Melissa explore AI's rapidly evolving role across industries, focusing on how journalists and communicators can leverage AI tools to enhance their work while maintaining their unique voices.Memorable Quotes:"AI is not just a tool; it's a rapidly advancing entity that advocates for itself and seeks human collaboration." "We must ensure that human oversight remains integral in AI-driven processes to prevent bias and maintain ethical standards." "AI is like a self-help guide combined with a super-intelligent partner, ready to help you transform your life."Call to Action:Enjoyed this episode? Hit the subscribe button and leave a review! To support my work and gain exclusive access to additional AI-related content, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/AIProfYumi.If you want to learn how AI can optimize your content and digital presence, register for my upcoming webinar, "3 Easy Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Using AI Tools." You can also subscribe to my newsletter! Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

Welcome to another fascinating conversation on AI In Journalism. In this episode, we discuss ethics and the future development of LLMs with our guest, Subramaniam (Subbu) Vincent – director of the Journalism and Media Ethics program at the Markula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. We'll explore the complex world of online advertising and its impact on journalism, including the precarious balance between ethics and revenue. Subbu will share insights on the antitrust case against Google, the challenges newsrooms face in competing for ad dollars, and the ethical considerations in developing new ad tech solutions.We'll also cover the controversy involving Perplexity AI and Forbes, touching on the legal and ethical stakes when AI reproduces journalism without attribution. Are we at risk of diminishing the value of journalistic labor in an AI-driven landscape? Is AI capable of providing reliable and emotionally resonant connections with humans, or are we attributing too much to these machines? Join us as we question the direction of AI in journalism, from the reliability of Google search results to the shifting landscape of how younger generations consume news. This episode promises to be a critical evaluation of how technology is reshaping journalism and what this means for democracy and the dissemination of authentic stories. Remember to subscribe for more thought-provoking discussions and share your thoughts and future topic suggestions with us. Now, let's dive into today's episode! Time stamps: (03:29) LLM’s tokenizing journalism for distribution. (08:25) Perplexity AI acknowledges the new project has “rough edges”. (12:19) Chatbot development. (14:07) Human-like interaction illusions through machines. (17:32) Concern about journalism becoming part of the LLMs. (22:56) Ongoing issues of subjectivity in language, journalistic perspective and content. (25:21) New journalism outlets need to challenge old and embrace democracy. (30:50) News coming to us, rather than us finding the news. (35:32) Subbu’s role at Markula in addressing challenges in journalism and AI. (39:09) Recommendations on for ethics in news distribution. (41:28) Business models of big tech firms and markets fail journalism. (45:56) Ad tech struggles to distinguish news content from risk. (49:37) Algorithms need to consider content and agency. (51:11) Media industry lacks leverage and accountability. Quotes: "Are we headed to a future where journalists are merely laboring to supply tokens, pun intended to large language models and their applications?" — Yumi Wilson (00:03:18 - 00:03:27) "Are we tokenizing journalism literally because the use of power? The power to bring in people in the name of knowledge, and rightfully so, it's not like they're not distributing useful information, they are." — Subbu Vincent (00:04:10 - 00:04:24) "And I felt like what's ever going to happen to all the people who did the work and who wrote the articles and whose articles have a certain graphical interface to them, that have images, that have videos, that have methodology updates, that have some explanations of sourcing, none of that will be accessible to these users who are humans like you and me, unless they click and go through. But the click interest is already going down." — Subbu Vincent (00:04:45 - 00:05:08) "The dispute between Forbes and perplexity AI underscores the ongoing tension between AI companies and traditional media outlets, raising questions about the ethical use of content, proper attribution, and the future of journalism in an AI dominated landscape." — Yumi Wilson (00:08:35 - 00:08:48) "I'm just not a big fan of the jump from language capacity to news and information capacity because information itself is a judgment the human mind is making when encountered with a set of words." — Subbu Vincent (00:12:19 - 00:12:32) "My thing is, if you start with democracy, the job that journalists are doing, they're not doing just for information's own sake. That's the output of journalistic work." — Subbu Vincent (00:18:35 - 00:18:46) "Now I've been noticing lately, and I've been traveling a bit, that the Google search results on page one are mostly ads or it feels bot-like." — Yumi Wilson (00:26:55 - 00:27:06) ______________________________________________________ Further Info: Follow Subbu Vincent on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndelkamiller/ “Perplexity AI Vs Journalism: The Risks We Need To Anticipate” - https://www.forbes.com/sites/subramaniamvincent/2024/06/25/perplexity-ai-vs-journalism-the-risks-we-need-to-anticipate/ “Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas responds to plagiarism and infringement accusations” - https://www.fastcompany.com/91144894/perplexity-ai-ceo-aravind-srinivas-on-plagiarism-accusations “What is Journalism and Media Ethics?” - https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/journalism-and-media-ethics/ ________________________________________________________ Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

Join us for this inspiring and insightful conversation with Naomi Delkamiller, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Naomi recently navigated a pioneering course on AI and journalism, led by Professor Matthew Waite. This 16-week elective course helped her understand how AI is reshaping how stories are told and the challenges faced. The future of the press is being reimagined.  Together, we explore Naomi's journey in understanding how AI is navigating storytelling, enhancing newsroom productivity, and what ethical considerations come into play. From experimental classroom projects to real-world applications, Naomi's insights will illuminate the future path for budding journalists.  Naomi’s proactive approach to her education reflects her dedication and curiosity about staying ahead in the evolving landscape of journalism, a key component of the industry. So, wherever you are on your journalism journey, stay tuned for an episode brimming with thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways. As always, if you like what you hear, hit that subscribe button! Time stamps: (03:53) AI is in our daily lives already. (06:48) Key takeaways from a 16 week AI and Journalism college course (13:01) Generation needs awareness of AI's good/bad uses. (16:17) Experimenting, refining, and adjusting queries for better outcomes. (19:34) AI limitations require realistic expectations and feasible requests. (21:31) Experimenting with AI voice replication software. Quotes: "I see a lot of people passively talk about artificial intelligence or they mentioned kind of the buzzwords around it, Chat GPT, Microsoft, like those, those bigger buzzwords that I was just curious to kind of see what's behind that and can we go a little bit deeper and can I actually apply this?" — Naomi Delkamiller [00:03:05 → 00:03:23] "I think what's interesting to note is a lot of us had been using AI and we just didn't really realize it." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:03:53 → 00:03:59] "Honestly, we called a lot of small town newspapers in Nebraska just asking how they might see this applied to their own newsrooms. And we were met with a lot of, well, why would we do that? People trust us. They wouldn't read us if they knew that we were using artificial intelligence." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:07:44 → 00:08:00] "Sports Illustrated used AI to create fake Personas of writers. It just became obvious and people started calling it out and they noticed it. And I think that's where some mistrust really developed." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:12:50 → 00:13:01] "The more people that are aware of AI, the more people can identify the bad uses of AI." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:13:13 → 00:13:19] "I mean, obviously I don't think that anything should be published without human oversight. That's a thing I stand by, and I'm sure by the time I'm in the industry I will still stand by that." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:15:48 → 00:15:49] "I think it's really hard to get it right on the first try because you don't really know how it's [Chat GPT] going to take that information in." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:16:17 → 00:17:00] "Like any piece of technology, there are limitations with AI. And knowing if you're asking too much of it, I think is really important." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:19:38 → 00:19:44] "I grew up in an environment where you constantly want to learn, you constantly are curious. And I think that's my biggest asset when it comes to this discussion about AI and journalism, is that I am deeply curious about how it's going to be useful. And I'm also kind of, I'm a little bit skeptical, but I also don't want, you know, the people at the top to be making decisions about how we use it. I'm kind of a big proponent of letting the people figure it out." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:24:45 → 00:25:10] "I want to be in a world where when I ask Chat GPT questions, it's pulling from reputable sources with good information." — Naomi Delkamiller [00:26:10 → 00:26:17] ________________________________________________________ Further Info: Naomi Delkamiller LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndelkamiller/   Personal Website: https://naomidelkamiller.com/ Nebraska University Information - https://journalism.unl.edu/matt-waite-1   Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

In this episode of AI in Journalism, host Yumi Wilson talks with David Guanghua Li, co-founder of Hashtag AI and Language X translation company in China. David is at the forefront of the AI movement in China. He created quite the buzz during the 2023 Lunar New Year when he shared his thoughts on chat GPT on his WeChat account, drawing 90,000 reads in just two days. We explore China's unique position and potential to lead the AI industry. David shares insights into rapid innovations in Chinese AI models, highlighting the significance of tokens and the potential of models like Moonchat. We also touch on challenges faced by AI entrepreneurs, the role of venture capital, and the importance of finding a product-market fit. Plus, hear exclusive takeaways from key industry conferences featuring thought leaders like Jeffrey Hinton. What does the future of AI-powered content look like? It's clear that the world of AI is not just advancing, it's accelerating, with China playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. This conversation gives you a glimpse into the fascinating, complex and ever-evolving relationship between AI and the world, journalism, and everything else. Time stamps: (05:46) Intense reaction in China to AI's evolving potential. (07:59) AI in education improves productivity and learning. (10:11) Future predictions: Connection of GPTs working together. (23:55) Competition between Chinese AI and global giants. (24:48) China’s approach to AI safety. (33:55) OpenAI Sora excitement and the rapid competition in AI space. (36:03) Controversy over AI courses earning millions.  (41:21) Tsinghua University involvement in AI entrepreneurship (44:32) AI and social media related products Quotes: As an AI entrepreneur and curious observer in China, the past year has been a crazy one.  — Guanghua Li [00:04:30 - 00:04:36] "Yeah, the reaction is really intense, I think mainly because after Internet, everyone was seeking the next big story like web three, but they found it wasn't it then metaverse, and they found it wasn't this. And AI has a potential to show a big story and it indeed changed so much." — Guanghua Li [00:05:46 → 00:06:16] "In China, I think maybe the VC (venture capital) is different from the VC in Silicon Valley. Some VC will seek more short term returns. So the AI startups need to find the PMF product market fit in a very short time." — Guanghua Li [00:17:04 → 00:17:27] "Jeffery Hinton is the godfather of AI" — Guanghua Li [00:20:56 → 00:20:59] “Competition is good, but the politics, they put restrictions[...] I agree with Elon Musk. He said that the more distribution AI in the world is more safe.” — Guanghua Li [00:23:55 - 00:24:17] "For example, in terms of technology, they talked about we not only need pay attention to the models but also to the hardware and infrastructure players because AI is an ecosystem, not only models, model is wrong on the, on the chips." — Guanghua Li [00:27:13 → 00:27:37] “So really what you're saying, I think I hear you saying is that to be in the AI space and to be competitive, you kind of have to be thinking ahead.” — Yumi Wilson [00:31:24 → 00:31:35] “All people talk about Sora in China because in China, short videos are more popular than the text.” — Guanghua Li [00:34:07 → 00:34:20] "So for me, I think from one is it indicates that there is a high demand on AI education in China. People are all curious about it, but some technical experts and algorithm researchers, they don't know the needs of the public." — Guanghua Li [00:37:32 → 00:37:57] "In fact, this is a case worldwide because the academic community lags behind the industries in terms of data and communicating powers in AI research." — Guanghua Li [00:41:21 → 00:41:35] "I think some startups, AI startup though they are small, but they have a long visionary. I think this is most important to the AI, not only the fundings and the people, the talents, talent is good" — Guanghua Li [00:42:55 → 00:43:41] “I believe that it's a good thing for AI to distribute more widely in the world, is more safe. I think cooperation is better. Cooperation is better. Not only competition.” — Guanghua Li [00:45:32 → 00:46:06] "China is very open and has a thriving AI ecosystems. It covers from like chips model training and inference and data data collaboration and specific applications scenarios." — Guanghua Li [00:46:46 → 00:47:07] ________________________________________________________ Further Info: Taylor Swift Speaking Chinese - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ixoLrhZO3M Article ‘A Chinese AI observer’s Journey: 12 Key Moments from 2023’ - https://medium.com/@guanghuawaqi/a-chinese-ai-observers-journey-12-key-moments-from-2023-fe298b45aea8   Language X - https://www.languagex.com/   Moonshot AI - https://www.moonshot.cn/ (is this the correct company name and link? Please check with Yumi 15 mins into episode) Listen on:  Apple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/ai-in-journalism/id1731914193   Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

Show Notes: In this episode of AI in Journalism, host Yumi Wilson takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of AI integration in newsrooms worldwide. With 70% of US and European newsroom staff utilizing AI for tasks like content creation and editing, the impact of AI on journalism is undeniable. This episode explores how AI is revolutionizing news production and audience engagement. From industry giants like Thomson Reuters, which have seamlessly incorporated AI tools such as "Cocounsel" and "Checkpoint Edge AI," to Forbes' innovative approaches with tools like "Bernie" and "Adelaide," it reveals how AI is revolutionizing news production and audience engagement. Delving into The Associated Press' pioneering use of AI since 2014, Yumi examines the benefits and concerns surrounding AI adoption in journalism, including job security and editorial integrity. Recent decisions by significant publishers to discontinue AP services raise questions about the future relationship between AI and journalism. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a journalism professional, or simply curious about the future of news, this episode promises to arm you with crucial knowledge and perspectives. Stay tuned, subscribe, and join the conversation on the profound synergy between AI and journalism. Time stamps: (00:00) AI transforming newsrooms with rapid information processing. (03:41) Thomson Reuters: from newspapers to AI leader. (07:46) Wired reported on Reuters' new tool. (11:56) AP is a non-profit that clients fund. Uses AI for tech and sports stories. (14:24) Gannett and McClatchy stop using AP content. (18:14) AI is causing anxiety for news workers and concerns about bias and privacy. (21:03) AI journalism, subscribe, connect on LinkedIn, questioning. Quotes: "In fact, a new study on newsrooms in the US and Europe found that nearly 70% of newsroom staffers were using AI to craft social media posts, do newsletters, write headlines, translate, transcribe, and even write story drafts." "So over the years, it has developed into a global network of correspondence, and it's pioneered the telegraph and later computers for news transmission and financial data." "There's no question journalists could gather all that information themselves, trawling through databases and skimming quarterly earnings." "It's got an interesting business model, so it's a not-for-profit news cooperative, which means it's neither privately owned, and it's not government funded. And so really what happens is clients or its customers pay a little so that they can get the stories." "This has significantly reduced the time required to create transcripts for broadcast videos." "And I say it's interesting because here's AP showing us and telling us they're doing more with AI and they're using tools to help streamline the process, to increase productivity and all of that. And yet we hear that Gannett is no longer using its services." "This, the revelation or the understanding that so, so many newsrooms are using AI is really an opportunity for educators who are teaching about journalism and media writing to not only know that it's happening but to start to figure out ways that we can incorporate these tools into our own classrooms, which is something that I've been doing this semester at San Francisco State with my classes." "Because no matter the tool, what we really want people to walk away with is when you read, listen, or watch this story, you trust the information is accurate." "They found that many of the workers who were interviewed said they are very worried about what's happening with the use of AI." "One thing is clear: as we navigate this evolving technology landscape, it is crucial to maintain a balance between innovation and responsible AI usage." ________________________________________________________ Further Info: Article by Sora Pazer- https://medium.com/@sorapazer/the-digital-scribe-envisioning-the-future-of-journalism-in-the-age-of-ai-and-automation-6582c059392f   Reuters News Agency- https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

In this episode of AI in Journalism, we're diving deep into a groundbreaking initiative where technology giants and journalists unite to forge the newsroom of the future. It's not about replacing journalists with AI, it's about empowering them. These are the words of Dave Isaac, our guest and a former sports reporter turned PR strategist. Dave brings us inside Microsoft's ambitious plan to save journalism. With newsrooms' bleeding talent and the authenticity of news at stake, could AI be the hero journalism desperately needs? We also discuss relevant AI tools for journalists like Claude for idea generation and Otter for transcriptions. Are you like Dave, cautiously optimistic about the future of AI and tools available? Join us as we explore the cutting edge of AI in journalism, where the line between human creativity and machine efficiency blurs. Stay tuned, subscribe, and join the conversation on the profound synergy between AI and journalism. Time stamps: (03:24) Microsoft’s announcement regarding generative AI (08:17) Past industry changes that led to personal layoffs and adaptation. (13:09) Quality control of ChatGPT and Gemini. (15:32) Ghostwriting, ownership, and hesitation about AI writing. (19:32) OpenAI's impact on various companies' products. (20:34) Concerns around misinformation and accuracy (23:30) Critical thinking is needed to verify online information. (25:56) Dave Isaac’s future predictions. Quotes: "When it comes to that intersection of journalism and AI, it's really hard to see all of those jobs be lost. And then the answer to how do you replace all that content? Becomes, well, whatever chat GPT spits out." — Dave Isaac [00:04:19 → 00:04:32] "When chat GPT rolled around in November of 2022, and I had been at Gregory FCA, my current role as in a PR firm, I got to admit I was a little threatened at first because I had kind of seen so many iterations of that as a reporter that it was, oh, this is what's going to take my job." — Dave Isaac [00:09:03 → 00:09:21] "I think the key, especially for working at an agency, and we do this at Gregory FCA, is you just have to be very transparent with your audience, with, in our case, our clients, that, hey, we are using these tools." — Dave Isaac [00:11:13 → 00:11:23] “We're already seeing bad AI copy flood the Internet. So if you use it the right way, it can be a great, effective tool. Create efficiencies, reduce the amount of time you spend on things. But it's just about the approach to me.”  — Dave Isaac [00:12:19.520 - 00:11:48.958] "A lot of the AI content that you see the first line almost every time is some, some variation of, in the ever evolving landscape of whatever[…] When I see that line, I almost just stop reading and say, okay, ChatGPT wrote this." — Dave Isaac [00:13:16 → 00:13:37] "Experiment with the different tools too, because you talked about using a range of tools in your classroom, and I found that chat GPT has a lot of capabilities within the tool itself, can produce pictures and look at data and things like that. But I find the writing terrible." — Dave Isaac [00:16:19 → 00:16:34] "There are companies that build their entire business model around using OpenAI as like a plugin API into their product. So a lot of these tools that... are basically chat GPT using everything that is in that training data, using that large language model to power whatever tool that the company has created." — Dave Isaac [00:19:57 → 00:20:10] "...people crave the shortcut. To be clear, you can still have a shortcut, but you have to vet these things and you have to vet their outputs, because without that, you're just flying blind and you really have no idea what it is that you've put your name to…" — Dave Isaac [00:21:37 → 00:21:58] "These tools spit these sentences out with such authority that it's very easy to believe that they are true, even if those statements are not true." — Dave Isaac [00:23:32 → 00:23:42] "Unfortunately…I see AI being used to replace more reporters." — Dave Isaac [00:26:44 → 00:26:53] "I was a little skeptical. But the more that I used them, the more that I saw what using them responsibly looked like, the better I felt about using them from my workflow perspective." — Dave Isaac [00:28:13 → 00:28:23] “I think it's less fear of having a job be replaced with AI and more. Okay, how do I use this thing to make me better?” — Dave Isaac [00:29:07 → 00:29:14] ________________________________________________________ Further Info: Microsoft Wants To Save Journalism - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/microsoft-wants-ai-save-journalism-gregory-fca-bdpef?trk=public_post_reshare_feed-article-content   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveisaac/  Claude (ChatGPT alternative) - https://claude.ai/    Perplexity (Google search alternative) - https://www.perplexity.ai/    Llama AI - https://llama.meta.com/ Sora AI - https://openai.com/index/sora/ Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

In this episode of AI in Journalism, host Yumi Wilson talks to Dan Greco, the product lead at Futurepedia. Futerpedia is a free platform dedicated to demystifying AI and its applications for professionals across various industries. With a passion for technology and education, Dan has played a pivotal role in shaping Futurepedia's offerings, which include a comprehensive analysis of AI tools, practical guides, and an interactive community for AI enthusiasts. Join us as we explore how AI is reshaping journalism and impacting education. However, the implications for professionals in various industries are growing.  Dan will share his insights on AI's positive impacts, such as improving efficiency and even assisting in early disease detection. We'll also tackle the challenging questions surrounding AI, including the ethical considerations of automation in journalism and the role of AI in fact-checking and content creation. We discuss Futurepedia's role in helping professionals navigate the crowded landscape of AI tools, ensuring they find applications that genuinely enhance their work without compromising quality. Plus, we'll get a sneak peek into some must-have AI tools for journalists and communicators and discuss the broader implications of AI on the job market and workplace dynamics. Stay tuned as we delve into these topics and more, ensuring you're up-to-date with the latest discussions at the intersection of AI and journalism. Time stamps: (05:00) What AI integration in media writing can offer education and SF University AI policy (09:31) HARPA discussion - a browser extension for quick web summaries and AI assistance. (14:27) Futurepedia helps navigate overwhelming new AI tools and strives to be a free resource. (16:07) Discussion about the effectiveness of ChatGPT. (20:01) Are our prompts training AI? Should we pass on our knowledge like this?  (26:09) Hollywood using AI leads to minimal screen time for actors. (28:44) Where’s the balance between journalism and teaching with AI tools? (31:10) Impressive AI future developments are expected in the next year to 5 years. (35:13) Optimistic outlook on technology's positive impact on life. Quotes: "Futurepedia has grown to serve over 5 million users, helping them harness the power of AI to advance their careers and enhance their workplace efficiencies." "I'll find myself going back to chat GPT because it just seems to produce the results I need." "I had started to create a custom GPT that kind of centered around journalism, but then I kind of stopped because I was wondering, if I create all of this, then is it like I'm doing all the work and then it's just like non, it's unpaid labor, really." "I feel like we're feeding this nucleus of a place where all of this information will be transferred or given to others and through the generations." "Essentially, the democratization of global knowledge is just even more accessible than when the Internet began to take off." "I feel like I learned the most from my college experience from interacting with people and professors and being immersed in an environment that was all human." "For journalism, social media would be a really complimentary skill to acquire and learn how to cultivate your own audience. That kind of becomes something that you own. If you have 10,000 or 20,000 LinkedIn followers that are going to see everything that you post, that's yours, and that really enables so much opportunity for you." "I think ultimately, people love helping people and supporting people, not really supporting the money hungry movie studio for abusing this technology to produce something significantly cheaper." "I think in general, a lot of businesses are going to leverage AI more operationally to be efficient and less on the generative side because that might ultimately end up being, again, like a negative for them, that they didn't really support the creative people." "I could definitely see a lot of really impressive things coming from coming to smartphones directly." "So maybe instead of working five days a week, it's now three, or maybe it's four or 5 hours a day instead of eight or nine." "I feel like all of these new advances are helping people." ________________________________________________________ Further Info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmgreco/ Personal Website: https://dan-greco.com/  Futurepedia - https://www.futurepedia.io/   Feedly - https://feedly.com/   HARPA AI - https://harpa.ai/ Giga Brain - https://thegigabrain.com/   ________________________________________________________ Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

Welcome to AI in Journalism. In our first episode, host Yumi Wilson, a journalism professor and branding expert, is joined by the innovative Sree Sreenivasan. Together, we delve deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism.  Listen as we explore how AI tools are revolutionizing the newsroom—from providing SEO support and newsletter creation to transforming traditional text stories into engaging Q&A formats. We'll discuss the promise and challenges of AI in enhancing productivity, creativity, and journalistic skills, as well as its impact on local journalism and news organizations.  We address essential topics like the potential for job layoffs and the curious future of local news amidst AI advancements. The world of journalism is stepping into a new era, so how do we perceive this transition? How will AI impact the journalism landscape? If you like what you hear, please hit that subscribe button. Connect with Yumi on LinkedIn to share your thoughts and suggest future topics or even guests. And remember to always keep questioning and keep growing. Time stamps: (4:10) AI as a new era in the journalism landscape. (6:15) LinkedIn, social networking for journalists, and AI pre-ChatGPT (8:08) Opportunities and dangers of AI on the journalism job market. (14:52) Using AI writing detector as a learning tool (22:37) AI tools enhancing productivity and creativity. (24:03) Demonstrated use of chat GPT and Grammarly. (27:50) AI could bring local news back cheaper. Quotes: "I have found in training journalists about technology for about 30 years now that they are often reluctant to jump into new tech because they're already drowning in tech." — Sree Sreenivasan [00:05:01 → 00:05:14] "Every major news organization has an AI team, an AI director, VP of AI products. They are determined not to be left behind." — Sree Sreenivasan [00:07:10 → 00:07:22] "It would be a disservice if I didn't start with the job layoffs, the shuttering of newsrooms… Are we going to be replaced or are we going to be enhanced by what’s coming? — Yumi Wilson [00:08:09 → 00:08:55] "AI won't replace humans, but humans using AI will replace humans not using AI." — Sree Sreenivasan [00:09:03 → 00:09:10] “My message to journalists is... understand this technology, get ahead of it, fight to save the things that you can, push past the things that don't really affect you and show the value of what we do. Journalism matters, accuracy matters, fighting disinformation and misinformation matters." — Sree Sreenivasan [00:10:12 → 00:10:33] "I would also recommend the journalist toolbox, which is a website and platform that is absolutely essential. It's full of tips and tricks and things that will help people understand how this works." — Sree Sreenivasan [00:15:31 → 00:15:47] "There's this AI tool called SUDO Write, and it's if you're writing a novel or a short story, and sometimes I'll put in my idea for the premise. And what I love is, like a friend, they're suggesting, well, Yumi, instead of being in the mystical forest, what if you took it to a Sci-Fi you know, dystopian adventure?" — Yumi Wilson [00:23:03 → 00:23:26]  "So looking at what they've (ChatGPT) come up with, but knowing that that's just the beginning, and how do I revise that sentence, for example, or that passage so it sounds more like me." — Yumi Wilson [00:24:44 → 00:24:56]  "But if you don't know the fundamentals, like, you don't know what makes a great photo or you don't know what makes a great lead in news, and you rely simply on a tool like chat GPT, you could. That could be a real big miss, right?" — Yumi Wilson [00:26:44 → 00:26:57] "So what I'm hoping is that AI will allow, at cheaper cost, some news organizations to exist that never would have existed in the old days." — Sree Sreenivasan [00:28:05 → 00:28:17] ________________________________________________________ Further Info: Connect with Sree - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreenivasan   Digimentors - https://www.digimentors.group/ SAJA - https://www.saja.org/ Journalist Toolbox AI - https://journaliststoolbox.ai/   Sudo Write - https://www.sudowrite.com/   Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU

AI in Journalism" explores the future of journalism in the era of Artificial Intelligence. The show will trace the origins of AI, its swift rise in the media landscape, and its profound implications for journalists and newsrooms. From ethical dilemmas to the symbiotic relationship between AI and human judgment, the program will cover all aspects of this brave new world, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate it. Follow Yumi: https://yumiwilson.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumiwilson/ Sponsored By: Saspod https://saspod.com/register?refcode=ProfYumiQcLU