How journalists can use AI in their work: New webinar on Oct. 13

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National Press Club Journalism Institute

Oct 06, 2023, 10:39 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI is here to stay, but how to use the tools — and whether to — has been key to conversations taking place in newsrooms across the country.

Join Francesco Marconi, a computational journalist, and the co-founder of AI company Applied XL, for a practical look at what journalists need to know about AI tools and their applications within journalistic work. Marconi, formerly R&D Chief at The Wall Street Journal and AI Co-Lead at the Associated Press, will share best practices for using AI in the newsroom.

He will lead the National Press Club Journalism Institute's free webinar, to take place at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Registration is open.

Participants will learn:

How journalists are using generative AI tools like chatGPT to support their work
Best practices — and the best tools — to enhance your workflows
Ethical considerations in use and display of AI-supported work products
How to stay ahead with this rapidly evolving technology

About the speaker

Francesco Marconi is a computational journalist and co-founder of Applied XL. He was previously R&D Chief at The Wall Street Journal leading a team of data scientists and computational journalists developing data tools for the newsroom. Prior to WSJ he managed strategy at the Associated Press where he co-led content automation and artificial intelligence efforts. He is an affiliate researcher at MIT Media Lab and a Tow Fellow at Columbia University. Francesco's book "Newsmakers: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism" was published by Columbia University Press in 2020.

About the National Press Club Journalism Institute

The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.

The Institute depends on grants, foundation funds, and contributions from individuals like you. Your donation today allows the Institute to offer the majority of its programming at no cost.

Contact: Beth Francesco, executive director, [email protected]

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