Celebration of developments at the intersection of journalism and AI
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The JournalismAI Festival on 3 and 4 December features conversations and case studies that explore the intersection of journalism and artificial intelligence. It is all about using AI to make journalism better.
All sessions will be held online. Registration is here.
JournalismAI is a project of Polis – the journalism think-tank at the London School of Economics and Political Science – and it’s supported by the Google News Initiative.
Journalism and AI have a representation problem when it comes to gender, race and ethnicity. Media professionals who identify as women or LGBTQ+, people of colour and those from the Global South and other marginalised communities, face significantly more challenges in getting their work recognised on the global stage.
JournalismAI recognises this disparity. Its commitment to striving for more equal and increased representation is a guiding principle across all of its activities. In the Festival, it aims to achieve a gender-balanced, inclusive and diverse programme. All speakers are invited as subject-matter experts and are not asked to talk about journalism and AI in an identity context.
The goal is for the Festival to bring to life the fascinating diversity of thought, opinion and experience in the global JournalismAI community.
Tuesday 3 December
JournalismAI Fellowship Showcase
The JournalismAI Fellowship Programme brings together journalists and technologists from newsrooms around the world to explore AI-powered solutions to improve and enhance journalism.
On the first day of the Festival, the 2024 cohort will present their innovative projects on exciting AI-powered tools and share what they have learned along the way.
Wednesday 4 December
AI’s next frontier
The second day of the Festival features discussions, workshops, and case studies on AI in journalism. Discover how AI transforms newsrooms by enhancing investigative reporting and personalising content. Engage in debates on ethical challenges and gain practical skills to improve storytelling, audience engagement, and combat misinformation.
Other discussions
Mastering Prompt Perfection: A Workshop
Gain practical tips and strategies to get more accurate and useful results from AI models like ChatGPT.
Understanding the Legal Landscape of AI Policies in News
What are the current regulations shaping responsible AI use? This session will break down the policies and principles newsrooms need to consider in their AI adoption.
AI vs. Misinformation: The Future of Fact-Checking
AI is speeding up the verification process in a world rife with misinformation. Hear how AI is shaping the future of fact-checking and the unique challenges it presents.
Interactive AI Storytelling Techniques
Learn how AI can be used to develop creative and interactive content that draws in your audience and keeps them engaged in exciting new ways.
- The full programme is soon to be released
