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Why TikTok star Sophia Smith Galer created an AI tool to help journalists make viral videos

In this special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at Sophina, the chatbot that turns text into viral video scripts, based on the success of a journalist and content creator with 17 million likes

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 13/06/24

Keeping the conversation clean: How AI helps the Financial Times moderate comments

In this special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at how automation steps in to clean up comment sections, freeing human moderators to find hidden gems and help build a thriving reader community

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/06/24

Audiences, AI and audio apps: five talking points from Perugia

The International Journalism Festival explored why platforms and publishers cannot seem to work together, how newsrooms are informing their work with readers, and why we have not yet reached the peak of podcasting

Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/04/24

How a Greenlandic publisher uses its own AI translator to boost subscriptions

In this special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, Sermitsiaq's tool translates news content into a minority language ignored by most platforms - and subscribers can also use it for themselves

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/04/24

How NRK uses AI-generated summaries to boost younger readers’ engagement

In this special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at how the Norwegian broadcaster saw audiences doubling their reading time since it started adding automated summaries to its articles

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 11/03/24

Four biases that leave under-represented groups out of GenAI-assisted journalism

Dominant perspectives are being baked into models like ChatGPT, Bard and Midjourney

Posted by Luba Kassova on 01/03/24

New blockchain verification tool to help fight the use of deep fakes in elections

As fears around synthetic content rise, this new AI-powered tech allows newsrooms establish the authenticity of digital images and videos

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 18/01/24

Thinking outside the [chat]box

As news organisations trip over themselves to create AI-powered experiences, David Cohn asks how useful large language models are to audiences

Posted by David Cohn on 08/01/24

Predictions for journalism 2024: AI and audience revenue

As the hype surrounding the tech fizzles out, news outlets must look for practical applications - like deeper personalisation and improved accessibility - to support their business model

Posted by Marcela Kunova and Jacob Granger on 19/12/23

How AI can help journalists track MPs financial interests

A new tool that uses generative AI to help analyse who pays members of the UK Parliament may soon be available to newsrooms

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 05/12/23

Four steps to building an AI strategy for your newsroom

FT Strategies shares tips on using AI to boost your newsroom and minimise threats

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 01/11/23

Shaping the future of journalism: insights for the next generation

Young journalists have a fire in their bellies. Good. We will need them to curb new challenges

Posted by Jennifer Smith on 27/10/23

Finding purpose for AI in the newsroom

Generative AI has brought an explosion of possibilities but news organisations need to focus on applications that serve audiences, workflows and bottom lines

Posted by Jacob Granger on 10/10/23

Eight newsletters about AI for journalists

Are you overwhelmed by all the talk of algorithms and language models? We picked a handful of newsletters that can help you make sense of it all

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 11/09/23

A primer on AI language models, with Christopher Brennan of Overtone

What is the difference between reading and writing AI? How can these help my newsroom? And what on earth is pink slime? These questions and more answered

Posted by Jacob Granger on 31/08/23

How Reuters uses AI to speed up discoverability of video news content

The latest tech enhancement enables journalists to quickly find, identify, edit and publish material from video library Reuters Connect

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 25/07/23

Six credibility markers for journalists and news sites

In an age of AI-generated rubbish, how can you assure your readers you are who you say you are?

Posted by Jacob Granger on 10/07/23

How to future-proof your newsroom with AI

FT Strategies shares expert tips on using artificial intelligence to newsrooms’ advantage and counter threats it poses to journalism

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 20/06/23

Half of newsrooms use Generative AI tools, only a fifth have guidelines

ChatGPT has made content summaries a breeze, but accuracy, plagiarism and data privacy still a concern

Posted by Teemu Henriksson on 26/05/23

RSF Index: Press freedom is "bad" in seven out of ten countries

Journalism is threatened by the fake content industry, as political actors increasingly use disinformation campaigns to undermine reporters

Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/05/23

AI has "enormous potential" for local newsrooms (if they know how to use it)

From spotting niche stories to dealing with the admin, the technology could be just what the doctor ordered for under-resourced local news organisations

Posted by Camille Dupont on 19/04/23

"We must take responsibility for what readers know"

US writing coach and scholar Roy Peter Clark calls for clear and honest writing in the world of lies, propaganda and misinformation

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 17/04/23

Mattia Peretti, outgoing manager of JournalismAI, on responsible use of AI

News companies are coming around to machine learning. But they must focus on the practical rather than the spectacle value

Posted by Jacob Granger on 06/04/23

Eight tasks ChatGPT can do for journalists

No, AI cannot replace you. But it can remove some of the everyday tedium so you can focus on what you do best: actual journalism

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 31/01/23

How AI can help publishers use archives to engage audience

From searching audio soundbites to analysing quotes and sources, machine learning has the potential to better serve diverse audiences and create new beats

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 21/03/22

What will it take to get more women into tech roles in the newsroom?

Whether they cover stories about tech or develop new products, women journalists bring fresh voices and views that every news organisation will need to survive and thrive

Posted by Catherine Edwards on 09/03/22

Modular journalism: what you need to know about this new approach to storytelling

The uncomfortable truth is that people rarely read past the first few paragraphs of a news article. New AI-powered technology can help us understand how to tell stories so readers pay attention

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 22/02/22

How can artificial intelligence help increase audience engagement with the news?

Newsrooms can use new tech to solve a few headaches, like making science journalism more accessible or increasing reader loyalty with tailored content recommendations

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 09/02/22

Reuters Institute predictions for 2022: nine trends you need to know about

We crunched through the latest Journalism, Media, and Technology Trends and Predictions 2022 to round up the most important points publishers need to pay attention to this year

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/01/22

Predictions for digital journalism: tech, newsletters, climate and multimedia

Seven media industry experts share their predictions for digital publishing in the year to come

Posted by Marcela Kunova, Jacob Granger on 21/12/21

How AI can support your journalism

The team behind the JournalismAI project at LSE has created a resource that covers just about every question journalists may have

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 23/11/21

Tip: Getting familiar with AI in the newsroom

Improve your everyday work by embracing new technology - it is easier than you think

Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/11/21

Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Barak Ronen of CRUX

What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the co-founder of a tech platform designed to measure reader's knowledge on important news topics to drive engagement

Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/10/21

I am a public service journalist: what can AI do for me?

In this special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at how 10 European public service broadcasters overcome language barriers to share stories across the continent

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 04/10/21

I am an editor: what can AI do for me?

In this special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at how Canadian publisher The Globe and Mail uses machine learning to design its homepage and predict what content its audience will value

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 18/08/21

Deepfakes, disinformation and detection: How can journalists know what is real?

AI experts and data journalists discuss what can be done to stop the spread of manipulated video and text

Posted by Katie Templeton-Knight on 16/06/21

How artificial intelligence can help solve journalism’s problems

Local and investigative journalists use AI-powered tools to save time and money and focus on what they do best: tell stories

Posted by Isobel McCarthy, Marcela Kunova on 26/05/21

Leading change in the digital newsrooms

Join us at the next Newsrewired conference, taking place online from 18 to 27 May 2021

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 28/04/21

I am a local journalist: what can AI do for me?

In this new special series that focuses on journalism rather than algorithms, we look at how the Norwegian regional title Bergens Tidende uses automation to cover the real estate market

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 19/04/21

How to report on artificial intelligence

There is more to AI than fears of killer robots or dreams of it fixing all of humanity's problems. Four of the best brains in the business share their tips on tackling this tricky topic

Posted by Lakshmi Sivadas and Sabrina Argoub on 07/04/21

Reuters Institute's media trends and predictions for 2021

RISJ's senior research associate Nic Newman talks about new revenue models, the rise of entrepreneurial journalism and the possibilities unlocked by artificial intelligence

Posted by Zi Wang on 18/01/21

Where does journalism belong in an AI-powered news ecosystem?

It is the media's turn to be transparent with its decisions and focus on bridging online divides

Posted by Jarno M. Koponen on 26/11/20

Opening the black box: algorithms, big data and artificial intelligence

As tech becomes more mainstream, journalists are challenged to report on complex subjects for their readers. Seasoned tech reporters offer advice on how to broach the topic

Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/11/20

Swedish Aftonbladet uses automation to outpace competitors with its covid-19 news coverage

With a growing number of coronavirus cases, the publisher calls on robots to break news first and drive reader engagement with exclusive coverage

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 17/03/20

How AI can help predict subscription cancellation and keep readers engaged

When readers hit a paywall at the right moment they are also more likely to subscribe. Clever algorithms now make this part of reader behaviour easier to understand

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 25/02/20

BBC Voice News Service to give news bulletins on smart speakers a human touch

'Alexa, give me BBC News' is the new command to prompt an interactive audio round-up that also gives the option to skip ahead or delve into a full-length interview

Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/01/20

Christmas podcast: Journalism.co.uk looks back at 2019's hot (and not) topics in the media industry

What have we learned from 2019 and what is in store for 2020? Editor Marcela Kunova reflects on what topics journalists care about the most but also what content they share without reading

Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/12/19

Tip: Seven recommendations for introducing artificial intelligence to your newsroom

AI can transform journalism but many organisations have not yet explored its potential. Bookmark this guide and start to prepare your team for the AI-powered future

Posted by Marcela Kunova on 16/12/19

Weekly journalism news update: artificial intelligence, podcast ad revenue and 'audience canvas'

Pushed for time? Catch up with the weekly media news coverage from Journalism.co.uk

Posted by Daniel Green on 06/12/19

Weekly journalism news update: 'automated journalism', sustainable newsrooms and Newsrewired

Pushed for time? Catch up with the weekly media news coverage from Journalism.co.uk

Posted by Daniel Green on 15/11/19

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