AI for Public Media: A Practical Guide
A 4-part series exploring the use of AI for public media journalists
Public media is facing a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become a game-changer, offering exciting opportunities to enhance content creation, streamline operations, and improve audience engagement. This 4-part series, "AI for Public Media: A Practical Guide" dives deep into the world of AI for journalists. We'll demystify the terminology, explore real-world applications, and discuss the ethical considerations for responsible AI integration. Whether you're a seasoned news veteran or just starting out, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI's power for impactful public service journalism. |
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Part 1: Demystifying AI: Building a Foundation for Responsible UseFrom Google Translate to Apple’s Siri, artificial intelligence has been part of our daily lives for more than a decade. But, everything changed, when the generative AI app, ChatGPT, was released in 2022; machines started doing human-like things like having conversations, creating art, writing poems and solving complex issues. In this session, our panelists go beyond the fear of robots taking over the world and explore what AI is and the ways it can be used responsibly in the newsroom. Thursday September 19 Moderator: Araceli Gómez-Aldana, WBEZ Presenters: Bobby Allyn, technology correspondent, NPR Nick Toso, CEO, Rolli |
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Part 2: AI in Action: Empowering ProductionA windy day or an HVAC often meant unusable audio back in the studio. But now, AI is giving bad tape a second life. Machines are learning the human voice and can isolate it in ways simple noise filters can’t. In this session, we step up your production with improved audio tools, going beyond waveform editing and new ways to incorporate voices when you don’t have taped interviews. Thursday September 26 Moderator: Zac Ziegler, Arizona Public Media Presenters: Bob Caniglia, Director of Sales Operations, Blackmagic Design Nick Dunkerley, Creative Director, Hindenburg |
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Part 3: AI to Streamline Journalism WorkflowsAs newsrooms cut staff, sitting through city and county government meetings can become a time suck and many stations may not have the resources to attend. But what if you could have a robot keep an eye on local politics? New platforms are summarizing important proceedings and digging through data to help journalists more efficiently sift through data and transcripts to pinpoint policies or patterns that could affect a community. Our panelists show you the tools to streamline your workflow and optimize resource allocation. Thursday October 3 Moderator: Sáša Woodruff, Boise State Public Radio Presenters: Joe Amditis, Associate director of operations, Center for Cooperative Media Dustin Dwyer, Reporter/Producer, Michigan Public Brian Mackey, Host, "The 21st Show", Illinois Public Media |
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Part 4: The Ethical Imperative: Developing Policies for AI in Public MediaYou’ve started to explore using AI in your newsroom – but what about the ethical implications? The new tools bring with them plenty of questions – and we’re here to help. Join us for an hour to kickstart the process of thinking through your newsroom’s needs for guidance, parameters, pitfalls – and maybe the beginnings of an AI ethics policy. Thursday October 10 Moderator: Monica Sandreczki, North Country Public Radio Presenters: Darla Cameron, Interim Chief Product Officer, Texas Tribune Alex Mahadevan, Director of MediaWise, Poynter |