10 Webinars about AI, Media & Journalism
/Thu, May 30 - AI and Visual Journalism: Ethics, tech, copyright and more considerations for newsrooms and photojournalists
What: A high-level discussion about what newsroom leaders and visual journalists need to know about AI technologies. This virtual session will cover the considerations you need to take into account and how to be talking about AI and visuals in your newsroom.
Who: Tony Elkins, Faculty, Poynter; Alicia Wagner Calzada, Deputy General Counsel, National Press Photographers Association; Sandra M. Stevenson, Deputy Director of Photography, The Washington Post
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
Thu, May 30 - Community engagement tools to inform election coverage
What: Research and strategies for engaged election coverage this year, including: New findings on how Americans view national and location election news. Simple structures and tools for authentic community engagement that can inform and build trust in your election reporting.
Who: Kevin Loker is a director of strategic partnerships and research at API.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: American Press Institute, Associated Press, New England Newspaper & Press Association
Thu, May 30 - Community Asset Mapping 101
What: By the end of the session, you will have a foundational starting point for your asset map and clear next steps for completing and refining it. This skill is invaluable for any journalist, regardless of their role in the newsroom.
Who: Letrell Deshan Crittenden, Director of Inclusion and Audience Growth, American Press Institute
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: New England Equity Reporting Fellowship
Tue, June 4 - Introduction to AI for Nonprofits
What: Learn how to enhance your nonprofit’s website and basic marketing strategies using AI.
Who: Tareq Monuar Web Developer; Jon Hill Tapp Network
When: 12 noon
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Tue, June 4 - Ask Nikita Roy All your Newsroom AI Questions
What: Drawing from her conversations with over 50 industry leaders on the Newsroom Robots podcast, Nikita is here to help you with your questions on everything from selecting tools to training models to maintaining journalistic integrity. Come with your questions—no matter how big or small—and let’s dive into a lively discussion on making AI work for your newsroom.
Who: Nikita Roy is a data scientist, journalist, and Harvard-recognized AI futurist.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
Tue, June 4 - Literary Theory for Robots: How Computers Learned to Write
What: Looking at the shared pasts of literature and computer science, this will provide a context for recent developments in artificial intelligence. Yi Tenen draws on labor history, technology, and philosophy to examine why he views AI as a reflection of the long-standing cooperation between authors and engineers.
Who: Former Microsoft engineer and professor of comparative literature Dennis Yi Tenen
When: 6:45 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $25 for nonmembers
Sponsor: Smithsonian
Wed, June 5 - How to Use AI Responsibly
What: Hear from government and industry leaders about the attributes associated with responsible AI and how to use it effectively at your organization.
Who: Beth Noveck, Chief AI Strategist, State of New Jersey; David Larrimore, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: GovLoop
Wed, June 5 – Mini Lab: Prompt-Writing
What: Join us for a quick, facilitated session where you’ll get to experiment with various prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.ai. Participants will have a chance to show some of their work and discuss ways it can be used. series.
Who: Mike Reilley, Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association
Wed, June 5 – Executive Directors Chat: Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What: Learn how to leverage AI to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals for your nonprofit's DEI initiatives.
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Fri, June 7 - Media & The Law: What journalists need to know about copyright & defamation suits
What: Copyright and libel law essentials for today’s media environment with an opportunity for questions to help journalists and freelancers understand their rights and how to follow the law.
Who: Chad R. Bowman‘s practice focuses on working with new and legacy media organizations, such as The Associated Press, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The National Press Club’s Journalism Institute