17 Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, May 5 - Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change
What: A discussion about how new advances in artificial intelligence can help solve climate challenges
Who: Prashant Shenoy, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Prakhar Mehrotra, PayPal; Line Roald, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Yury Dvorkin, Johns Hopkins University.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Vimeo
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Academies
Mon, May 5 - From Stone Age to AI
What: Whether you're in K-12 education, higher ed, or curriculum development, this session will offer rich conversation and timely connections to media literacy, civic education, and the challenges of teaching in an age of information overload.
Who: Wesley Fryer is a STEM and media literacy teacher
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Mon, May 5 - What You Need to Know About Bots and CX
What: Whether your organization is toying with the idea of implementing bots to support your CX efforts or is ready to dive in, join us online Monday, May 5, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. ET. You’ll hear from a CX expert about the bot basics and how to get started. You’ll learn: Use cases for implementing bots. How to measure success and communicate it across your organization. Best practices and common mistakes to avoid as you embark on your bot journey.
Who: Renee Murray, E-Government Program Lead, MS Department of Information Technology Services
When: 4pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: GovLoop
Tue, May 6 - Communicating in Times of Change
What: We’ll break down how to respond with clarity and confidence when change happens fast and stakeholders need answers.
Who: Chad Carlton, CEO of C2 Strategic Communications.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: C2 Strategic Communications
Tue, May 6 - Gathering Evidence and Documents in Conflict and War Zones — A MENA Case Study
What: We’ll explore how investigative journalists can document human rights abuses in war zones, with a focus on methods to ensure the information gathered can later be used by legal investigators or international courts.
Who: Raji Abdul Salam is a legal data archive analyst with deep expertise in documenting war crimes: Laila Al-Arian is a journalist and senior producer for Al Jazeera English; Hadi Al Khatib is the founder and director of the Syrian Archive and co-founder of Mnemonic, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and verifying open source documentation of human rights abuses in conflict zones; Alia Ibrahim, CEO and co-founder of Daraj, an independent digital media platform based in Lebanon.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network
Tue, May 6 - Optimizing Your Content for Generative AI Search
What: Level up your SEO approach in the era of generative AI. You'll learn about the importance of optimizing your content not just for human eyes but also for AI agents who are increasingly conducting searches on behalf of users.
Who: Andrea Volpini, CEO and co-founder of WordLift.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: WordLift, Heretto
Tue, May 6 - DeepSeek Deep Dive: Uncovering the Opportunities and Risks
What: This special webinar panel will catch you up on the latest developments around DeepSeek and the startup’s positive and negative implications.
Who: Simon Salmon,CISSP,ISC2 Instructor|Managing Dir emPSN; Scott Clinton,Co-chair,OWASP Gen AI Security project; Matt Pearl, Dir Tech Program CSIS;Brandon Dunlap, Moderator.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: ISC2
Tue, May 6 - Beyond stress: What journalists should know about burnout
What: Created specifically for those working within news organizations, this session will help journalists: Assess where they sit on the stress spectrum Understand what is inside and outside of their control Self-prescribe a set of actions to combat their unique blend of burnout.
Who: Sam Ragland, API’s vice president of journalism strategy.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: American Press Institute
Tue, May 6 - AI’s Effect on Lifelong Learning
What: Exploring how colleges and universities can prepare students to learn — and keep learning — critical skills related to artificial intelligence and automation.
Who: Ian Wilhelm Deputy Managing Editor The Chronicle of Higher Education.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed
Tue, May 6 - Build Your Own ChatGPT: Tips & Tricks for Custom GPTs
What: A hands‑on workshop that demystifies OpenAI’s Custom GPT builder and shows you how to spin up production‑worthy chatbots in minutes.
Who: Muntaser Syed, Consultant; Grant Kurtz, Founder at GPTechDay
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI
Wed, May 7 - Getting Started with AI in Teams: Foundations, Ethics, and Practical Prompts
What: Step into the world of AI with this beginner-friendly workshop tailored for nonprofit professionals. We’ll cover the essentials of artificial intelligence, focusing on what AI can (and can’t) do, the ethical considerations critical to responsible usage, and practical applications using tools like ChatGPT. Through discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of AI, uncover its ethical challenges, and learn to create effective prompts for ChatGPT to support your mission-driven work.
Who: Meena Das, Namaste Data.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The NonProfit Learning Lab
Wed, May 7 - Next Level AI: Mastering Google Gemini & Microsoft CoPilot
What: This 60-minute masterclass is designed for small business owners and solopreneurs ready to move beyond basic AI usage and tap into the powerful, built-in tools from Google and Microsoft. You’ll learn how to use Google Gemini inside Gmail, Docs, and Sheets, and Microsoft Copilot inside Outlook, Word, and Excel to automate tasks, write faster, organize better, and make data-driven decisions. We’ll explore real-world workflows like drafting client emails, analyzing spreadsheets, summarizing long threads, and brainstorming content.
Who: Tim Daniel Coach & Instructor.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center at Widener University
Wed, May 7 - 5 Social Media Tips that Will Help You Turn heads and Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit
What: Tips for how to get the most out of your social media even when you are busy and wearing a lot of hats.
Who: Taylor Shanklin, the Founder and CEO of Barlele, a brand and marketing strategy firm.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Barlele
Thu, May 8 - Reporting in challenging free speech environments
What: Journalists from around the world will discuss their experiences working under constraints on press freedom. They will offer lessons and tips on news gathering in difficult circumstances, how to access controlled information and data, and ways to enhance safety and security for sources and journalists. Their experiences in various countries can offer insights, guidance and tools for journalists confronting these constraints anew.
Who: Rodrigo Pérez Ortega Science Reelected to his third term on the NASW Board, Rodrigo is a past recipient of the NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship; Priyanka Runwal Chemical & Engineering News; Carol Guensburg Voice of America; András Pethő, co-founder and executive director of Direkt36, an investigative journalism center in Hungary; Dyna Rochmyaningsih is a science journalist from South Sumatra in Indonesia.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: National Association of Science Writers
Thu, May 8 - Remove the Dirty Work and Build Better Relationships with AI
What: Join us as we discuss how AI won’t replace advisors but instead elevate advice, extend capabilities, and serve as a tool to handle repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on what you do best: delivering personalized advice. Learn how to confidently integrate new technology into your workflow and see how these tools can elevate your business in 2025, making you a more efficient, standout advisor.
Who: Dom Dugo, Steven Berger, Thomas Aviles.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Morningstar
Thu, May 8 - Strengthening State Media Ecosystems: Tools to build a culture of news advocacy
What: We will discuss how tools like media newsletters, shared office space, research partnerships, funding fellowships, Press Forward chapters and beyond can mobilize local support for news.
Who: Andrea Hickerson, Dean of the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi; Andrew Conte, director of the Center for Media Innovations at Point Park University; and Corey Hutchins, manager of the Journalism Institute at Colorado College and the lead author on the new CCN study on media newsletters.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Vermont
Thu, May 8 - Integrating AI: A People-First Approach
What: In this webinar, we will walk through key areas for business leaders and training professionals to prioritize in their digital journey—focusing on trust, transparency, and training.
Who: Tiffany Prince, Chief Performance Officer, Prince Performance LLC.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Allego