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Using AI as a newsroom tool

The benefits and dangers of using artificial intelligence in journalism and news production

Information disorder – mapping the landscape

Information disorder is everywhere according to journalist Claire Wardle. Here she sets out the categories that reporters need to be aware of and research.

Causes of climate change

Journalists need to be aware of the danger of providing false equivalence and false balance when covering news stories - particularly regarding the subject of climate change.

Engaging viewers and listeners

TV and radio presenters need to connect with the audience, building trust and respect.

Systems thinking for journalists

Systems thinking empowers journalists to provide deeper more meaningful news coverage by moving beyond surface-level reporting to uncover underlying related facts.

Specialisation in journalism

Some journalists decide to become specialists in specific areas, such as health, crime, the environment etc. These are known as "rounds" or "beats."

Forms of information disorder

With the spread of fake news, journalists need to recognise and understand the different categories, types, elements, and phases of information disorder.

Journalism and activism

Can a journalist also be an activist for a cause without compromising the core editorial values of journalism?

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