2 Webinars this week about AI & Journalism
/Tue, Nov 25 - Telling Memorable Stories That Matter With Will Potter
What: We will discuss how to tell powerful stories that engage audiences in complex subjects, even as journalists increasingly face repression and threats from those who want to hide the truth and keep the public ignorant.
Who: Will Potter is a thought leader and award-winning investigative journalist whose work has focused on social justice and environmental movements, as well as attacks on civil rights post-9/11.
When: 12:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: American University of Armenia
Wed, Nov 26 - The dangers of AI
What: In this session: Understanding AI’s limitations and biases – how AI reinforces bias, risks for journalism, and implications for democracy; Safe and ethical use – knowing an organisation’s politics/legal stance, protecting sensitive data, and treating AI as a "tireless but error-prone intern."; Practical safety strategies – spotting mistakes, avoiding over-reliance, and using AI for learning without compromising accuracy; Environmental impact.
Who: Nicole Kobie is a technology & digital policy journalist and the author of “The Long History of the Future.”
When: 7:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: members: £10, non-members: £20
Sponsor: Women in Journalism