AI Definitions: Natural language processing

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Natural language processing - This is type of machine learning that makes human language intelligible to the machines. The first step is tokenization. Text is divided into units called tokens and then transformed into vectors—where the words are represented by numbers. These word vectors are lists of numbers. More than 1,000 numbers can be used to represent a single word—meaning that word vector has a high dimension—it’s very nuanced. A low dimension for a word vector means the list of numbers is low—not as nuanced but easier to work with. A deep learning model (typically a transformer model) uses these vectors to understand the meaning of words and determine how they relate to one other. For instance, king would relate to man while queen would relate to woman.

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Envisioning Failure

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Our brains mix real imagery with mental and emotional baggage, which affects performance. Slugger Mickey Mantle is reported to have once said after hitting a long home run, "I just saw the ball as big as a grapefruit." In contrast, poor hitters may see the baseball as small. It’s not just out of reach for them physically but emotionally as well.

A Purdue University study tested the kicking ability of more than 20 athletes who don't play football. They were asked to estimate the size of the goalposts before and after each of 10 attempts to kick a field goal. The more successful the athlete, the more likely they were to overestimate the size of the posts and underestimate the distance.

Success biased the kickers’ perception of the difficulty of their task. Professor Jessica Witt says, “Before you kicked, you really didn’t know what your abilities were going to be.’’ She found the same effect in past experiments with softball players and golfers. University of Virginia psychologist Dennis Proffitt has put together tests that show the effect holds true even when it comes to dangerous situations.

Which are you imagining in your life—success or failure?

Stephen Goforth

Natural Language Video Editing

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For the foreseeable future, we’ll still need pro video editors who master the technical details of visual storytelling. But for many everyday situations — trimming a meeting recording, pulling social media clips, or gathering quick highlights — natural language editing may soon be a widely-adopted accelerator of the process. It’s not mature yet, but it’s poised to make video editing accessible to everyone who can describe what they want. AI is beginning to democratize creative work that used to require technical expertise. 

Jeremy Caplan of WonderTools

AI Definitions: Tokenization

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Tokenization - The process where an LLM creates a digital representation (a token) of a real thing—everything gets a number; words are translated into numbers. Think of a token as the root of a word. “Creat” is the “root” of many words, for instance, including Create, Creative, Creator, Creating, and Creation. “Create” would be an example of a token. Examples

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Give people you don’t know a fair chance

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When you look at a person, any person, remember that everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that has changed them, and forced them to grow. Every passing face on the street represents a story every bit as compelling and complicated as yours. We meet no ordinary people in our lives. If you give them a chance, everyone has something amazing to offer. So appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work. Trust your judgment. Embrace new relationships, knowing that you are entering into unfamiliar territory. Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to meet someone that might just change your life forever.

Marc & Angel Chernoff

18 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, Dec 9 - 30 Minute Skills: Freelance Photography

What: Learn: What to expect when working as an independent photographer. How you can attract clients and build your portfolio. The best business practices for new freelance photographers.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The New England First Amendment Coalition

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Mon, Dec 9 - Teaching Students to Use Artificial Intelligence Ethically 

What: Ways that teachers can build classroom structures and culture that promote the ethical use of AI.

Who: Paul Cancellieri, a National Board-Certified science teacher.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solution Tree, Education Week

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Mon, Dec 9 - Women in Writing, Editing, and Publishing

What: Hear from a panel of accomplished alumni discussing their work within the field of writing, editing, and publishing, including advice on getting hired and rewards and challenges of the industry. Participate in a lively Q&A session with the full range of panelists. Engage in interactive breakout sessions for personalized advice and valuable networking.

Who: Lucy Feldman, Senior Editor at TIME; Suzy Becker, Author & Illustrator; Natasha Noel AM Writer, Poet & Educational Leader; Taylor Michael Freelance Journalist & Adjunct Instructor.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Brown University Women's Network (BWN) and the Women's Launch Pad

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Tue, Dec 10 - Sound Evidence with Lawrence Abu Hamdan

What: A webinar looking at how journalists can make use of technologies and techniques within forensic audio analysis to enhance their investigations.

Who: Founder and Director of Investigations of Earshot, Lawrence Abu Hamdan; Beauregard Tromp,

convenor of the African Investigative Journalism Conference.

When: 7 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Wits Centre for Journalism, International Fund for Public Interest Media

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Tue, Dec 10 - Lessons Learned from Investigating the 2024 Elections

What: Three senior reporters based in countries that have faced key elections during 2024 will discuss innovative techniques, cross-border collaborations, and the critical importance of investigative journalism in fostering transparency and accountability in elections. The panel will address why investigative journalists should remain hopeful and how their work is more essential than ever to protect the integrity of democracies worldwide.

Who: Poonam Agarwal is an acclaimed investigative journalist from India; Ewald Scharfenberg is an award-winning investigative journalist and co-founder of Armando.info, a leading investigative journalism outlet in Venezuela; Thandi Smith has worked for Media Monitoring Africa for about 12 years and is currently Head of Programmes for the organization; The moderator is Sheila Coronel, director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at Columbia Journalism School and a pioneering investigative journalist from the Philippines.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Tue, Dec 10 - A Brand-Aware AI Content Strategy

What: Discover how AI is shaping the future of marketing, from content to experience and everything in between. You’ll find out: What brand-aware AI is, and how to leverage it for better content; Strategies to enhance your brand voice, rather than flatten it, using AI; Tips for integrating this approach into your existing workflows.

Who: Michele Fisher, Global Director, Business Strategy, Microsoft; Kelly Masters Senior Product Marketing Manager, Sitecore.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AdWeek

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Tue, Dec 10 - AI Innovator Collaborative

What: The December meeting of the AI Innovator Collaborative, a regular gathering for ONA members already using AI in journalism to connect and share ideas.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to ONA members

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Tue, Dec 10 - Global Trust in News

What: Global trust in news, the pace of technological change and the future of journalism.

Who: Bill Gross CEO, ProRata & Chair, Idealab; Faye D’Souza Journalist & Entrepreneur.

When: 10:30 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Washington Post, The Ey Organization  

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Wed, Dec 11 - Exploring ChatGPT and Conversational AI

What: We will explore what conversational AI is as well as the risks, benefits, and considerations when utilizing this technology.  Key learning objectives for this session include: Understanding what conversational AI is and looking at examples, such as ChatGPT; Recognizing what responsible use of conversational AI looks like; Identifying strategies for educating adult patrons about the implications of using conversational AI.

Who: Michael Spikes, Director of the Teach for Chicago Journalism project and a lecturer at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism; Kristen Calvert serves as the Events & Programs Administrator for Dallas Public Library.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Library Association

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Wed, Dec 11 - How to Build a Chatbot Using Gen AI: Accelerating Learning Through Conversation

What: We'll explore the fascinating neuroscience behind chatbot learning, walk you through the step-by-step process of designing your own chatbot, and equip you with essential dos and don'ts for effective implementation.

Who: Margie Meacham is an expert in adapting AI technology to accelerate learning and support performance. She teaches training organizations around the world how to leverage AI for education and training.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Dec 11 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Equitable Content Creation

What: How to integrate new technologies like virtual reality, 3D printing, and podcasting equipment to foster equitable content creation. The session will highlight ways to ensure these technologies are accessible to all users and how they can be used to elevate underrepresented voices in media production. Following the presentation, attendees will join breakout rooms for further discussion and connection.

Who: Paris Whalon is the Student Success Librarian for Media Literacy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Wed, Dec 11 - Fact-Checking Tools and Best Practices

What: We’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during post-election coverage. We’ll use tools such as Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories. We’ll use reverse image search and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels. Participants get a handout with links to tools and exercise materials.

Who: Mike Reilley Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: RTDNA/Google News Initiative

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Wed, Dec 11 - Shaping Education for Generation Alpha in an Era of AI

What: Members of the National Council of Innovative Instructional Leaders will identify challenges, offer suggestions, and discuss the necessary mindsets and critical components of a successful AI launch and implementation. They’ll also highlight key takeaways from NCIIL’s recent report, Shaping Education for Generation Alpha in an Era of AI.

Who: Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent for Academics, Greenville County Schools (SC); Kimberley Markus, CEO, Education Advisors; Casey Rimmer, Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Union County Public Schools (NC); Shawn Bird, Deputy Superintendent, San Antonio Independent School District (TX); and Jennifer Ferrari, CEO and President, ERDI.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Education Research and Development Institute

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Thu, Dec 12 - Engaging Gen Z Audiences: Strategies for Local Newsrooms

What: This session will provide valuable insights into the current media landscape, Gen Z’s news consumption habits, and practical strategies for local newsrooms and independent publishers to effectively reach and engage this crucial demographic.

Who: Award-winning journalist and digital consultant Adriana Lacy.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free (though you have to sign up for a newsletter)

Sponsor: Indiegraf

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Thu, Dec 12 - Teaching AI Ethics and Accountability: The Digital World is Ours

What: Should educators adapt and find ways to increasingly incorporate generative AI in the classroom? How do schools educate students about this ever-growing technology, its language models, prompt engineering, and the possible positive uses? Should an “Introduction to AI” course be incorporated into curricula? If so, what would be its content? We will explore these emerging questions during this session.

Who: Karen Rezach, Director of the Ethics Institute, Kent Place School (NJ); Kimberly Pearson, Director of Technology, Kent Place School (NJ); and a Panel of High School Students.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School, Artificial Intelligence in Education

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Thu, Dec 12 - Unlocking Creativity: Using ChatGPT to Generate Gamification Ideas and Storylines

What: This session is designed to show you how to harness the power of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, to craft compelling gamification concepts and storylines that captivate your audience.

Who: Monica Cornetti, Founder and President, Sententia Inc.; Rasha Morsi, Ph.D. Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Creative Gaming and Simulation (CGS) Lab, Norfolk State University; Musbah Abdulgader, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Norfolk State University.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Fri, Dec 13 - What are my digital protections? How to handle (and prevent) online threats as a journalist

What: How to recognize the types of online harassment journalists face most often; When to ignore online harassment and when to take action; What to do when online harassment crosses into illegal territory; Steps you can take right now to help protect your digital presence.

Who: Tat Bellamy-Walker, Program Manager of Digital Safety Training and Resources (Media) at PEN America; María Salazar Ferro, Director of Newsroom Safety and Resilience at The New York Times; Greg Lipper, a D.C.-based litigator with extensive experience in criminal defense and investigations, and First Amendment and media law.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute

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Fri, Dec 13 - How to Find Journalism-Adjacent Freelance Work

What: Learn how to find work in content marketing, branding, communications and other fields that are adjacent to journalism, and how to adjust to the different demands of this work. Panelists will discuss how to network to good clients, handling yourself ethically, and what kinds of organizations are eager to hire journalists

Who: Ricardo Baca, founder and CEO of Grasslands; Mary Melton, Editor-at-Large, Alta Journal; Stacy Brooks Whatley, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, American Counseling Association.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Institute for Independent Journalists

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No one Thinks They are Average

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Research shows just about all of us think we are more competent than our coworkers, more ethical than our friends, friendlier than the general public, more intelligent than our peer, more attractive than the average person, less prejudiced than people in our region, younger-looking than people the same age, better drivers than most people we know, better children than our siblings, and that we will live longer than the average lifespan.

(As you just read that list, maybe you said to yourself, “No, I don’t think I’m better than everyone.” So you think you’re more honest with yourself than the average person? You are not so smart.)

No one, it seems, believes he or she is part of the population contributing to the statistics generating averages. You don’t believe you are an average person, but you do believe everyone else is. This tendency, which springs from self-serving bias, is called the illusory superiority effect.

In 1999, Justin Kruger at the New York University Stern School of Business showed illusory superiority was more likely to manifest in the minds of subject when they were told ahead of time a certain task was easy. When they rated their abilities after being primed to think the task was considered simple, people said they performed better than average. When he then told people where were about to perform a task that was difficult they rated their performance as being below average even when it wasn’t .

No matter the actual difficulty, just telling people ahead of time how hard the undertaking would be changed how they saw themselves in comparison to an imagined average. To defeat feelings of inadequacy, you first have to imagine a task as being simple and easy. If you can manage to do that, illusory superiority takes over.

David McRaney, You are Not so Smart

The intersection of Science & AI in 15 Articles

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The Last Person on Earth

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Of any activity you do, ask yourself: If I were the last person on earth, would I still do it?  If you are alone on a planet a hierarchical structure makes no sense.  There’s no one to impress.  So, if you’d still pursue that activity, congratulations. If we were the last person on earth, would we still show up at the studio, the rehearsal hall, the laboratory?

Steven Pressfield, The War of Art

22 Articles about AI & Ethics

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AI Jesus' avatar tests man's faith in machines and the divine – Associated Press

We need to start wrestling with the ethics of AI agents – MIT Tech Review

Military takes on question of when AI is the right thing to do – Military Aerospace 

The Technology for Autonomous Weapons Exists. What Now? – Undark

OpenAI is funding Duke University to research ‘AI morality’ – Tech Crunch

An Introduction to Explainable AI (XAI) – KD Nuggets  

Mickey Mouse Smoking: How AI Image Tools Are Generating New Content-Moderation Problems – Wall Street Journal

AI firms must play fair when they use academic data in training – Nature

Is Using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think about the ethics – The Conversation

Publication Ethics in the Era of Artificial Intelligence – Journal of Korean Medical Science 

Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court? – Associated Press  

Shedding light on AI's black box – Axios

End-of-life decisions are difficult and distressing. Could AI help? – MIT Tech Review

UN adopts first resolution on artificial intelligence - AP 

How Pope Francis became the AI ethicist for world leaders and tech titans – Washington Post  

AI models can vastly increase job candidate pools. It might also improve diversity. – Semafor  

Can AI police itself? Experts say chatbots can detect each other’s gaffes. – Washington Post  

Is AI my co-author? The ethics of using artificial intelligence in scientific publishing – Taylor & Francis   

When it comes to using AI in journalism, put audience and ethics first - Poynter 

The role of legal teams in creating AI ethics guardrails – Legal Dive

New Book Explores Promise and Perils of AI for Scientific Community – Annenberg Public Policy Center  

AI without limits threatens public trust — here are some guidelines for preserving communications integrity - The Conversation

Resilient in the face of Trauma

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For at least a century, psychologists have assumed that terrible events—such as having a loved one die or becoming the victim of a violent crime—must have a powerful, devastating, and enduring impact on those who experience them. This assumption has been so deeply embedded in our conventional wisdom that people who don’t have dire reactions to events such as those are sometimes diagnosed as having a pathological condition known as “absent grief.” But recent research suggests that the conventional wisdom is wrong that the absence of grief is quite normal, and that rather than being the fragile flowers that a century of psychologists have made us out to be, most people are surprisingly resilient in the face of trauma. The loss of a parent or spouse is usually sad and often tragic, and it would be perverse to suggest otherwise.

But as one group of researchers noted, “Resilience is often the most commonly observed outcome trajectory following exposure to a potentially traumatic event.” Instead, studies of those who survive major traumas suggest that the vast majority do quite well, and that a significant portion claim that their lives were enhanced by the experience

Why do most of us shake our heads in disbelief when an athlete who has been through several grueling years of chemotherapy tells us that “I wouldn’t change anything,” or when a musician who has become permanently disabled says, “If I had it to do all over again, I would want it to happen the same way,” or when quadriplegics and paraplegics tell us that they are pretty much as happy as everyone else? The claim made by people who have experienced events such as these seem frankly outlandish to those of us who are merely imagining those events—and yet, who are we to argue with the folks who’ve actually been there?

The fact is that negative events do affect us, but they generally don’t affect us as much or for as long as we expect them to.

Daniel Gilbert, Stumbling into Happiness

19 Recent Articles about AI & Journalism

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Three experts discuss the rise of low-quality content and its implications for the profession, the news industry and the public sphere. – Reuters Institute

Discussing the future of journalism: From conflict to AI – Vatican News  

The AI Reporter That Took My Old Job Just Got Fired – Wired  

Creating an AI chatbot to speak to a country’s budget – Reuters Institute

Particle launches an AI news app to help publishers, instead of just stealing their work – Tech Crunch  

The Washington Post's new generative A.I. tool, "Ask The Post" – Washington Post  

AI firms need media more than they admit – Axios   

'Garbage in, garbage out': AI fails to debunk disinformation, study finds – VOA News

How Journalism Groups in Africa Are Building AI Tools to Aid Investigations and Fact-Checking – Global Investigative Journalism Network

Using AI to sift through federal regulations for news tips – Fast Company 

94% of people want journalists to disclose their use of Al – Trusting News  

Using AI in PR: Experts explain how AI is enhancing PR workflows – Muckrock

When it comes to using AI in journalism, put audience and ethics first - Poynte 

London’s Evening Standard Plans To Revive Art Critic In AI Form As It Stops Daily Presses & Fires Journalists – Deadline

Three predictions about AI’s impact on FOIA and how you can help – Muckrock

How is AI being used in journalism? – IBM

Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance – Lawrence Times

Five Canadian news media outlets sue OpenAI for copyright breach – Al Jazeera

Study of ChatGPT citations makes dismal reading for publishers – Tech Crunch

AI Jesus in Swiss Chapel

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“Researchers and religious leaders released findings from a two-month experiment through art in a Catholic chapel in Switzerland, where an avatar of "Jesus" on a computer screen, tucked into a confessional, took questions by visitors on faith, morality and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture. Those behind the project said it was largely a success: Visitors often came out moved or deep in thought, and found it easy to use.” -Associated Press

18 Free Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism, Media & More

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Mon, Dec 2 - Conspiracy Theories & the 2024 US Election

What: We’ll examine the falsehoods that gained momentum in the weeks leading up to the general election and those that have emerged in its aftermath. Drawing from both recent and historical examples, we’ll explore how conspiracy theories influence democratic processes, public trust, and media coverage. Through the lens of media literacy and critical thinking strategies like the SIFT framework, participants will engage with the broader cultural and political impacts of these narratives and discuss tools for navigating misinformation in a polarized landscape.  

Who: Wesley Fryer, STEM and media literacy teacher

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Mon, Dec 2 - Leveraging Short-Form Video: Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts

What: Expertise on creating impactful short-form videos. Learn how to: Use Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to grow your audience. Create engaging video content that boosts brand visibility. Apply practical techniques for effective video marketing.

Who: Junior Consultant & Photography Expert Gabriela Fialova and Junior Consultant & Digital Content Team Coordinator Austin Moyer.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Tue, Dec 3 - How To Make Ocean Stories Thrive in Your Newsroom

What: Go behind the scenes of the project, that explores the state of ocean reporting, identifies gaps in media coverage, and proposes new ways to enhance storytelling. What environmental editors look for in stories, and explore how to engage audiences with compelling ocean storytelling. 

Who: Benji Jones, an environmental journalist and photographer based in New York; Jennifer Adler, an underwater photojournalist based in California; Jessica Aldred runs the Pulitzer Center's ocean reporting fellowships and grants program; Paige Vega, Vox's climate editor.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center

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Tue, Dec 3 - Introduction to AI for Nonprofits

What: Discover how AI tools can improve your nonprofit's website experience and marketing strategy.

Who: Jon Hill, Tapp Network Web Project Manager; Tareq Monuar, Web Developer

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Tue, Dec 3 - GenAI: Navigating changes to the scholarly literature research process

What: Learn more about potential impacts of GenAI on search and discovery and Elsevier’s GenAI literacy program.      

Who: Emily Singley Vice President, North American Library Relations Elsevier; Pam Vitu Manager, Customer Engagement Marketing Elsevier; Lingni Zhou Director Product Management Elsevier.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Elsevier

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Tue, Dec 3 - Using Generative AI Tools for Optimizing Writing and Research

What: This workshop will demonstrate how instructors can enhance writing and research with more effective and comprehensive searches. Participants will need a smart device to explore AI tools such as Perplexity, Consensus, ChatGPT, and Claude along with the session facilitators.

Who: Maria Barefoot Associate Librarian and Online Learning Librarian, University of Delaware; AI Literacy & Content Creation, University of Delaware.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Delaware

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Tue, Dec 3 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism

What: Explore the basic principles and pillars of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems. We will also explore additional resources we have on hand for your reporting, including the Solutions Story Tracker, a database of more than 15,000 stories tagged by beat, publication, author, location, and more, a virtual heat map of what’s working around the world.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism

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Wed, Dec 4 - Building Effective Rubrics with ChatGPT

What: In this workshop, you’ll learn how to leverage ChatGPT to develop rubrics that directly align with your assignment instructions. We’ll ensure that students can easily see the connection between the assignment directions and the rubric criteria, with all requirements clearly reflected in both.  

Who: Rachel Lapp, Instructional Designer, University of Delaware,

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Delaware

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Wed, Dec 4 - How to Make Criminal Justice Reporting Accessible in the Classroom

What: This is a session for journalism educators and advisors to have a dialogue on how to share criminal justice datasets and reporting resources with student journalists, so they can hit the ground running on topics such as: Conditions in jails and prisons, The political opinions of incarcerated people,  Correctional officer shortages, Book bans behind bars.  

Who: David Eads, Data Editor, The Marshall Project; Nicole Lewis, Engagement Editor, The Marshall Project.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Marshall Project, the Student Press Law Center and the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont.  

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Wed, Dec 4 - Podcast Marketing 101

What: A discussion of the best tactics for podcast growth. Get an exclusive look at The Podglomerate's tried-and-true playbook (used for their acclaimed podcast clients like PBS, Netflix, and Harvard) for optimized podcast publicity, marketing, cross-promotions, app features, and paid acquisition.

Who: Webby Award-winning judge Joni Deutsch, SVP of Marketing & Audience Development at The Podglomerate; Nick Borenstein, General Manager, Webby Award   

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Webby Awards

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Wed, Dec 4 - Bystander Intervention: How to be an ally when you witness online abuse

What: Abusive trolls are joining forces to disproportionately target writers and journalists to intimidate, discredit, and silence. Each and every one of us can be an ally. Join for this interactive training, where we’ll give you the tools you need to intervene safely and effectively when you witness online abuse.

Who: Gisela Pérez de Acha Consultant and Trainer, Online Abuse Defense Program; Amelia Prochaska Training and Facilitation Specialist, Right to Be.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: PEN America and Right To Be

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Wed, Dec 4 - The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising: How to Reach the Right Audience with Your Mission

What: In this webinar, we will share how the power of storytelling in tandem with tailored, targeted messaging can help you reach the right audience with your mission to help you fundraise and build loyalty in your community year round. We will also show you the Constant Contact tools you can use to segment and grow your list and discuss how to use AI and multichannel campaigns to reach them at the right place and the right time.

Who: Thomas Nettesheim, Constant Contact Partner Success Manager and Sales Engineer

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Wed, Dec 4 - Multi-Platform Branding: Consistency Across Digital and Physical Spaces

What: How to create a consistent brand experience across both digital and physical platforms. You’ll learn:  How to maintain brand consistency across various channels. Best practices for aligning digital and offline branding. Ways to enhance customer trust and recognition through cohesive branding.

Who: Branding Specialist Ricky Fitts, Social Media Specialist Casey Remolde.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Thu, Dec 5 - Simplify and Contextualize Your Audience Data with Metrics for News

What: Hear from newsrooms from the U.S. and Canada that use API’s Metrics for News (MFN) to launch new products, present journalism in new formats, stop producing what isn’t working and improve reader experiences.

Who: Erin Lebar, Manager of Audience Engagement for News, Winnepeg Free Press; Elizabeth Couch,  Director of Audience Engagement, Crain’s City Brands; headshot of Liz Worthington Liz Worthington  Director of Product Strategy, American Press Institute.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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Thu, Dec 5 - America in the age of AI

What: The impact of AI across industries and the race for global technological primacy.

Who: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela and top economic experts.

When: 4:30 Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Washington Post

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Thu, Dec 5 – The Futurist: The Age of AI  

What: The impact of AI across industries and the race for global technological primacy.   

Who: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela, McKinsey Global Institute director Kweilin Ellingrud and New York University Stern School of Business chief AI architect Conor Grennan

When: 4:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Washington Post, IBM

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Fri, Dec 6 - Introduction to Reporting on AI

What: This webinar is designed for reporters interested in getting started but with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnarounds to more ambitious investigations, and dig deeper into a few examples. 

Who: Gabriel Geiger, an Amsterdam-based investigative journalist specializing in surveillance and algorithmic accountability reporting.

When: 3:30 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center and the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism

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Fri, Dec 6 - Presidential Transition Briefing: What journalists should know about the transfer of power before Inauguration Day

What: This virtual briefing will help journalists understand the post-election milestones and planning requirements that presidents-elect must follow to ensure a smooth, effective transfer of power — and what happens when the incoming administration has not followed the traditional process.

Who: Max Stier, founding president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service; Valerie Smith Boyd, director of the Center for Presidential Transition.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Club, The Partnership for Public Service

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