22 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, & More
/Mon, April 6 - AI, News & Education
What: We'll explore the pedagogical thinking behind these platforms, how they approach the challenge of balancing AI automation with human editorial judgment, and what responsible use might look like in 6–12 and higher education settings. Importantly, we'll also discuss the background and history of ITN, and broader questions educators should ask before recommending a platform to students. Come ready to think — not just about news and bias, but about the tools and organizations being built to navigate our news landscape today.
Who: Wesley Fryer, an educational technology “early adopter / innovator.”
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Mon, April 6 - Covering Police
What: Join our panel of journalism and legal experts to discuss the challenges of covering police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in local neighborhoods. Among other topics, we will discuss safety concerns for journalists on the scene; the importance of building trust with affected communities; the First Amendment protections at play; and how to best fulfill the critical need for local reporting.
Who: Erica Moura, Simmons University; Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News; Alexa Millinger, Hinckley Allen; Renee Griffin, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition
Tue, April 7 - The Formula for Social Media Success
What: This workshop will help you learn how to prioritize things and give you a clear formula to be successful on social media.
Who: Ray-Sidney Smith, Digital Marketing Strategist, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $45
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Duquesne University
Tue, April 7 - Following the Files: How Student Journalists Can Investigate Epstein Connections on Campus
What: How can student journalists effectively, responsibly and legally pursue those stories? This virtual event is open to any student journalist or educator, whether you’re just getting started on this topic or already deep into your reporting.
Who: Julie K. Brown, whose dogged reporting for the Miami Herald helped bring much of the Jeffrey Epstein story to light.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Student Press Law Center
Wed, April 8 - As Foundation Models Scale, What Role Do Publishers Play in the AI Ecosystem?
What: We will unpack our speaker’s latest work at the Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford, where he is exploring how foundation models and publishers are reshaping the information ecosystem in the era of generative AI. This conversation will move beyond headlines and deal announcements to examine power dynamics, long-term incentives, and the structural shifts underway.
Who: Madhav Chinappa, senior executive consultant and researcher at the Reuters Institute.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: International News Media Association
Wed, April 8 - ChatGPT for Work 101: A guide to your AI superassistant
What: In this session, we'll cover: An overview of AI and ChatGPTs Best practices for writing good prompts Demos of content creation, data analysis, and image generation How to discover use cases of ChatGPT at work.
Who: Juliann Igo, GTM at OpenAI.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Wed, April 8 - ChatGPT for Teachers 102
What: In this session, we’ll move beyond the basics and explore more advanced ways to apply ChatGPT in your day-to-day work. You’ll see practical examples for improving productivity, supporting student engagement, and building efficient workflows using ChatGPT. We’ll also demonstrate additional features and real-world use cases that help teachers, staff, and administrators get more value from the platform in both classroom and operational settings.
Who: Kirk Gulezian, Education & Government, OpenAI.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Wed, April 8 - The Power of Voice: Storytelling, Journalism, and Women's Leadership
What: This session will combine reflections from Lina’s career with practical insights, encouraging participants to discover the strength of their own voices and use storytelling as a powerful tool for expression and change.
Who: Lina Rozbih, Senior Editor and Anchor at Voice of America, and an award-winning Afghan. journalist,
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Nobel Navigators
Wed, April 8 - Delivering Real Learning Impact with AI — Live Demo
What: Join us to get a firsthand look at how Adobe Learning Manager brings AI to every stage of the learning journey - including personalized recommendations, deep semantic search, conversational AI Assistants, and AI‑driven coaching for role‑based practice.
Who: Justin Seeley, Learning Evangelist, Adobe.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Adobe Learning Manager
Wed, April 8 - Start Your Story Right: The Five Foundational Questions You Need to Answer Before Writing Anything
What: Good stories intrinsically have a structure our brains are looking for. With these 5 key questions, you can make sure you hit those key points on an idea you have, your work in progress, or a book you've already written.
Who: Jennifer Crosswhite, owner and CEO of Tandem Services.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Author Learning Center
Wed, April 8 - ChatGPT for Work 102: Leveraging AI to do your best work
What: Learn how to conduct deep research for report writing, organize your work with Projects, and build custom GPTs to automate tasks.
Who: Juliann Igo GTM, OpenAI
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Open AI Academy
Wed, April 8 - How Agentic AI Elevates Digital Government Services
What: A practical discussion on how agentic AI can strengthen your digital experience. We’ll break down what this emerging capability really means for government, how it can empower your teams, and how to introduce it responsibly and transparently.
Who: Kimberly Brandt, Deputy Administrator & Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Kris Saling, Chief Technology Advisor, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, U.S. Army; Kelvin Brewer, Director, Public Sector Sales Engineering, Ping Identity; Andy MacIsaac, Senior Strategic Solutions Manager, Government & Education, Laserfiche; Luke Norris, Vice President, Platform Strategy & Digital Transformation, Granicus; Bryan Rosensteel Head of Public Sector Product Marketing, Wiz.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: GovLoop
Wed, April 8 - Digital Open-Source Investigations: Open Search Webinar
What: Participants will learn how search engines work, the varieties of search engines, and how to craft advanced search queries to find exactly what they are looking for on the internet, discover news sources of information, and uncover information hiding in plain sight.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Thu April 9 - Building AI-ready human expertise in academia
What: This webinar will focus on building AI literacy in academia and exploring how AI can be responsibly integrated into research, teaching, and institutional practices.
Who: Anjali Sam, Lead Product Manager, Cactus Communications; Vasundara BN Project Manager, Cactus Communications.
When: 6:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Cactus Communications
Thu April 9 - Securing Your AI Agents To Embrace Their Full Potential
What: In this session you will learn about the state of AI adoption around the world and the concerns it brings as those are reflected across the industry. You will also learn about several threats, some of which were discovered and published only latterly. We will review the solutions that an organization can and should put in place to allow it to utilize the full power of Agentic AI while still protect its data and business.
Who: Dror Zelber, VP Product Marketing, Radwre.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Review
Thu April 9 - Accessibility: How to Make Your Website Usable For Everyone
What: We delve into the core principles of accessibility, exploring real-world examples of disabilities and situational challenges users face. From understanding WCAG standards to addressing specific populations, we’ll equip you with actionable insights to create truly accessible websites.
Who: Jennie Martin, Front-End Development Manager, CPACC, DHS 508 Trusted Tester.
When: 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Firespring
Thu April 9 - Introduction to Codex
What: Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to Codex: the AI system that powers code generation. We’ll walk through what Codex is, how people are using it in real workflows, and how it can help you move faster across everyday tasks.
Who: Ankur Kumar, Codex Deployment Engineer, OpenAI
When: 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Open AI Academy
Thu April 9 - AI in Book Publishing: How Does it Affect Indie Authors?
What: Topics will include: The opportunities and savings it offers; Ethical as well as practical concerns; Tips for safe and helpful usage; Red flags every author must be aware of.
Who: Book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner of Author Connections.
When: 1:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Author Learning Center
Thu April 9 - How AI Agents May Change Campus Operations
What: Learn: How AI agents differ from other AI tools, and how they automate administrative tasks; What safeguards to put in place to protect institutional data and maintain trust; Which strategies allow you to integrate agents into existing workflows; How to support staff members who may be concerned about AI’s impact on their roles.
Who: Ian Wilhelm, Deputy Managing Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education; Phil Ventimiglia, Chief Innovation Officer; Georgia State University; David Weil, Senior Vice President for Strategic Services and Initiatives Ithaca College.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed
Thu April 9 - 2026 State Policy Playbook for Newsrooms
What: We’ll begin with a briefing on emerging state-level policy initiatives, including small business advertising tax credits, government advertising set-asides, journalism fellowship programs and employment incentives, and highlight where momentum is building cross the country. The session will also cover effective ways to engage policymakers.
Who: Matt Pearce, Director of Policy for Rebuild Local News; Susan Patterson Plank, Director of Government Affairs and Partnerships for Rebuild Local News.
When: 3:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
Fri, April 10 - Consumer Reporting 101
What: By attending this class, you will learn: The breadth of consumer reporting; How to identify and evaluate potential stories; The process of verifying claims to build strong, accurate reports.
Who: Sarah Guernelli, WPRI 12.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition
Fri, April 10 - Remote access to Film and Video for Research, Teaching, Exhibition and Learning in Libraries, Archives and Museums
What: Join a panel of experts to examine the possibilities that enable remote access, discuss the distinctions between identifiable audiences and the public, and the potential of virtual screening/access/reading rooms.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Open Copyright Education Advisory Network (OCEAN)