Artificial intelligence (AI)

In this section we look at how journalist are using AI for researching and producing news stories. We discuss how AI can help develop the main news stories of the day, offer ideas and angles to cover, and help with in-depth investigative journalism. We also look at how AI can be used by journalists to detect AI in text and images. And we have a one-day lesson on how to use AI, which is free to download, adapt and use.

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Hey AI, what are the top stories of the day?

Have you ever chaired a news meeting surrounded by blank faces with no story ideas? Well, with AI that experience could be a thing of the past.
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Using AI as a newsroom tool

Discover the pros and cons of AI in news production. We interview Google Gemini to explore how artificial intelligence views its growing role in journalism.
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Using AI for story development

How artificial intelligence (AI) can help a journalist brainstorm a story in order to discover multiple news angles
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AI and investigative journalism

The landscape of investigative journalism is undergoing a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a powerful ally for reporters.
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Detecting AI-generated images

How can journalists identifying fake photographs with so many dramatic images being shared at speed on social media.
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Lesson: AI and investigative journalism

This lesson plan sets out how journalists can use artificial intelligence (AI) in investigative journalism.