Does AI Replace the Expert?

The question is not whether AI can do things that experts cannot do on their own—it can. Expert humans often bring something that today’s AI models cannot: situational context, tacit knowledge, ethical intuition, emotional intelligence, and the ability to weigh consequences that fall outside the data. The value is not in substituting one expert for another, or in outsourcing fully to the machine, or indeed in presuming the human expertise will always be superior, but in leveraging human and rapidly-evolving machine capabilities to achieve best results. -David Autor and James Manyika writing in The Atlantic

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26 Articles from August about AI & Data Science

Why RAG Might Actually Matter More Than Ever In 2025

AI Definitions: Shadow AI

Can AI systems that make accurate predictions in one area apply that process to other area?

Proposed method for the intelligent generation of lightweight QNN

Towards responsible geospatial foundation models 

If You’re Trying to Get Into AI, This Is What You Need to Do

Corrected study rekindles debate over Microsoft’s quantum computing research 

A problem-first approach rather than leading with AI solutions

How to Catch AI Failures Before They Destroy Your Product 

How I Use AI Agents as a Data Scientist in 2025

A journey from corporate ML to freelance AI

The trajectory of Bayesian statistics

AI Definitions: Context Engineering

Machine learning in space

5 Routine Tasks That ChatGPT Can Handle for Data Scientists

Six Principles for Production AI Agents 

Claude Code has considerably changed my relationship to writing and maintaining code at scale 

Top 10 Collections of Cheat Sheets on GitHub to increase the productivity of developers and data scientists

Is your AI benchmark lying to you?

The role of data science will likely shift from number crunching to one of a supervisory, strategic, and ethical oversite role 

How NASA Is Testing AI to Make Earth-Observing Satellites Smarter

AI definitions: Artificial Intelligence  

Data science is among the jobs most exposed to gen AI replacement

AI Definitions: Data Scientist 

Top Skills Data Scientists Should Learn in 2025

A systematic review of multimodal models for satellite image captioning and geospatial understanding

This is daring greatly

When we spend our lives waiting until we're perfect or bulletproof before we walk into the arena, we ultimately sacrifice relationships and opportunities that may not be recoverable, we squander our precious time, and we turn our backs on our gifts, those unique contributions that only we can make.

We must walk into the arena, whatever it may be—a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation—with courage and a willingness to engage. Rather than sitting on the sidelines and hurling judgment and advice, we must dare to show up and let ourselves be seen.  This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly.

Brené Brown, Daring Greatly

9 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

Tue, Sept 2 - Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence: Best Practices

What: Social media is more than just posting — it's how nonprofits raise awareness, reach new supporters, promote events, and build trust with their communities. But without a clear plan or the right tools, it’s easy to fall behind or burn out.  In this webinar, we’ll share the latest best practices for nonprofit social media in 2025: what platforms matter, what content drives engagement, and how to build a sustainable plan — even if you have a small team.  We’ll also introduce Tapp Network’s brand-new social media services, designed specifically for nonprofits that need expert guidance, editable templates, or both. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your strategy, this session will give you practical steps to strengthen your presence and save time.

Who: Lisa Quigley, Tapp Network, Director of Account Strategy.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Tech Soup

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Tue, Sept 2 - From Innovation to Infiltration: The Role of AI in Modern Cybersecurity

What: A look into the intersection of AI and its impact on organizations worldwide and explore how AI-powered attacks are reshaping the threat landscape. We will learn about cutting-edge strategies for organizations that are domestically and globally distributed, and discover how AI-driven security solutions can detect anomalies, mitigate cyberattacks, and protect critical infrastructure.

Who: Eva Abergel, Senior Solution Expert, Radware; Michael Morgensten, Partner, Dayblink Consulting.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Tech Target

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Wed, Sept 3 - From Disruption to Domination: The New Ad Playbook for News Media

What: A look at the future of advertising and what it means for news media companies and the forces reshaping publisher revenue models and the strategies needed to thrive.

Who: INMA CEO Earl Wilkinson; Gabriel Dorosz, lead of INMA’s Advertising Initiative.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members

Sponsor: International News Media Association

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Wed, Sept 3 - Comms coach: The data to power your AI strategy

What: Axios HQ and Off the Record surveyed communicators to find out how they’re actually using AI at their organizations — and we’re bringing you a first look.

Who: Gab Ferree, Off the Record Founder; Jason Tomassini, Axios HQ Senior Vice President, Services.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Axios & Off the Record

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Wed, Sept 3 - Solutions Journalism for Beat Reporters: From Introduction to Implementation

What: The fundamentals of solutions journalism and how to integrate it into your beat or newsroom. You’ll learn the steps for crafting a solutions story for every platform, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to use the 16,000 solutions stories in the Solutions Story Tracker, to discover promising responses in other communities. 

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network

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Thu, Sept 4 - The Future of Journalism

What: This session explores the rapidly evolving media landscape from a journalist’s point of view, with a particular focus on how PR and communications professionals can adapt to and navigate this new terrain.  

Who: Guy Cocker, a seasoned journalist and former Editor-in-Chief at Maximum PC magazine (Future Publishing).

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Sponsor: epresspack

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Thu, Sept 4 - Transforming Sales Performance with AI

What: We’ll go beyond traditional sales training to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way high-performing teams learn, adapt and close more deals. Our lineup of industry experts will share innovative methods for putting AI to work alongside your people, whether by turning data into actionable guidance, delivering tailored content at scale or freeing up time for sellers to focus on what matters most — relationships with clients. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can equip your team with a powerful blend of human insight and technology to drive greater results in a world that’s constantly evolving.

Who: Lauren Nisbet, Sales Enablement Leader; Vyond Joel Fleet, Director of Sales Readiness, Salesloft;

Richard Barkey, Founder & CEO, Imparta; Tim Riesterer, Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Visions; RK Prasad, MBA, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, CommLab India; Andy Springer, Chief Client Officer, RAIN Group.

When: 11 am – 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Industry

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Thu, Sept 4 - Reader-Driven Strategies for Local Engagement

What: Innovative approaches to fostering reader engagement and trust in local journalism. Learn how thoughtful reader engagement strategies are strengthening local newsrooms and deepening community ties.     

Who: Chris Coates, senior director of local news, oversees newsrooms across several East Coast and Southern states; Allison Petty, director of local news, manages teams in the Midwest and leads digital production efforts.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $35

Sponsor: I Media Campus

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Fri, Sept 5 - Covering the Federal Takeover: Gathering arrest data, knowing the law, and other tips for journalists covering D.C.

What: Learn best practices for gathering arrest data, learn the D.C. Codes that address access to arrest records, and gain insight into covering the law enforcement agencies that are active in the capital city. 

Who: Robert Becker, D.C. Open Government Coalition board member; Fritz Mulhauser, secretary and co-chair of the D.C. Open Government Coalition’s legal committee; Elliot C. Williams, National Press Club Journalism Institute Training Manager.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: National Press Club Journalism Institute & the D.C. Open Government Coalition

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GoLaxy AI

Generative AI is making it exponentially easier for China to create believable, engaging content. GoLaxy — which operates in close alignment with the Chinese government's interests — appears to be tapping generative AI to mine social media profiles and create content that "feels authentic, adapts in real-time and avoids detection. "Documents show that GoLaxy has created profiles for at least 117 members of Congress and over 2,000 American political figures and thought leaders. -Axios

AI's impact on the job search by college grads

"Recent history grads have a lower unemployment rate (4.6 percent) than recent computer science grads (6.1 percent), according to the New York Federal Reserve Bank. History is one of the most popular college majors among congressional staff members, and historians find work in some surprising places, such as the National Security Agency and the American Girl doll company." -Washington Post

Businesses Racing to Adopt AI: Speed without Control

If you don’t take steps now to centralize AI strategy, you’ll be left with a patchwork of disconnected tools, uncontrolled costs, and compliance nightmares. The winners in this era won’t be the ones who adopt AI fast, they’ll be the ones who adopt it wisely. Shadow AI isn’t going away; it’s going to accelerate as AI becomes embedded. -Unite AI

18 Articles about how AI is Affecting Jobs

AI Definitions: Shadow AI

Shadow AI - Generative AI use inside organizations without the approval or supervision of IT. While not typically malicious, it creates risks that can grow over time. For instance, customer data might end up being stored in a third-party AI’s training environment or proprietary code might be copy and pasted into an AI code assistant to debug an issue.

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When you plan for Italy but Land in Holland

It’s like planning a fabulous vacation trip - to Italy. You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It's all very exciting. After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland."

"Holland?!?" you say. "What do you mean Holland?? I signed up for Italy! I'm supposed to be in Italy. All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy."

But there's been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland and there you must stay.

The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease. It's just a different place. So you must go out and buy new guide books. And you must learn a whole new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met. It's just a different place. It's slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you've been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around.... and you begin to notice that Holland has windmills....and Holland has tulips. Holland even has Rembrandts.

But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy... and they're all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say "Yes, that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned."

And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away... because the loss of that dream is a very very significant loss.

But... if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things ... about Holland.

Emily Perl Kingsley

How AI could help prevent languages from disappearing

I’m fascinated by how AI could help prevent languages from disappearing entirely. Most TTS development focuses on major languages with massive datasets, but there are over 7,000 languages worldwide, and many are at risk of extinction. What excites me is the potential for AI to create voice synthesis for languages that might only have a few hundred speakers left. This is technology serving humanity and cultural preservation at its best! When a language dies, we lose unique ways of thinking about the world, specific knowledge systems, and cultural memory that can’t be translated. -Claudia Ng writing in Toward Data Science

Be Prepared to Walk Away

Your foot is on the gas, professionally. Living by your wits—by your fluid intelligence—you seek the material rewards of success, you attain a lot of them, and you are deeply attached to them. You should be prepared to walk away from these rewards before you feel ready. Even if you’re at the height of your professional prestige, you probably need to scale back your career ambitions in order to scale up your metaphysical ones. 

Arthur C. Brooks writing in The Atlantic

14 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media

Mon, Aug 25 - Executive function tools for school and work

What: Executive function skills like focus, organization, and time management are essential for success in both education and the workplace. This workshop will introduce assistive technology tools—such as apps, smart devices and strategies—that can support adults in managing tasks, setting reminders, and staying on track. Whether you're a student, employee, or supporting someone who is, you'll leave with practical strategies to enhance productivity and independence.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pacer Center

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Tue, Aug 26 - AI-Driven Newsrooms and Journalism Education

What: Journalists, educators, and AI experts will discuss the current and foreseeable impacts of AI on newsrooms and journalism education. Speakers will explore real-world case studies, share practical tools, and consider how to ensure AI serves the public interest without undermining editorial integrity.

Who: Jo Hironaka, Regional Advisor for Communication and Information, UNESCO Bangkok; Adchara Panthanuwong, Dean, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Thammasat University; Chatrine Siswoyo, Senior Advisor for ASEAN; Anakkaporn Laiviseskul, Senior Multimedia Journalist, Thairath Plus; David Caswell, Founder, StoryFlow Ltd and Former Executive Product Manager, BBC News Labs; Jaemark Tordecilla, Journalist, Technologist, Independent Media Advisor; Thomtong Tongnok, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Thammasat University; aul McNally, AI Advisor, International Media Support.

When: 3 am, EST

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Unesco

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Tue, Aug 26 - Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google

What: Artificial Intelligence is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Small Business Development Center at PennWest University

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Tue, Aug 26 - Empowering research with GenAI and Agentic AI: From synthesis and understanding to insights and innovation

What: With the AI revolution in full swing, the research workflow is seeing a revolution of its own. As more researchers seek to incorporate AI into their workflows, opportunities for enhancement and optimization continue to emerge, alongside ongoing concerns of ethical use and reliability.  Join this webinar to learn more about Elsevier’s leading approach to GenAI and Agentic AI through its flagship AI solutions, Scopus AI and ScienceDirect AI.

Who: Judson Dunham, Senior Director of Product Management, ScienceDirect; Adrian Raudaschl,  Principal Product Manager, Scopus AI; Emily Singley Vice President, North American Library Relations.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Elsevier

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Tue, Aug 26 - AI for Comms: What’s Useful Now?

What: This session cuts through the noise to focus on practical, ready-to-use AI tools that can save time, improve content quality, and enhance storytelling. Whether you’ve dabbled with ChatGPT or barely noticed Gemini in your Gmail, this session will quickly bring you up to speed.

Who: Chantal Forster AI Strategy Advisor to Foundations such as MacArthur, Annenberg, Lumina.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Communications Network

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Tue, Aug 26 - Using AI and Automation for Human-Based Conversations

What: This webinar explores how AI is not replacing—but rather enhancing—the value of human-based coaching conversations. You’ll learn: The current trends in leadership development: what’s working, what’s lagging, and where AI is gaining ground; How to use AI and Automation to drive human based conversation (live demos); How to blend AI with the irreplaceable power of human conversation to drive self-awareness, behavior change, and coaching outcomes; Case examples and strategies from high-performing organizations using AI to scale leadership development without sacrificing authenticity

Who: Tim Hagen President & Chief Coaching Officer, Progress Coaching.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Aug 27 - AI-Powered Research and Data Analysis

What: Learn how AI tools assist with data analysis, research automation, and text summarization. Demonstrate AI applications like ChatGPT, semantic search engines, and data visualization tools to streamline workflows.

Who: Meg Adams, Central Regional Coordinator for the Indiana State Library; Treg Hopkins Co-Founder of Connectable.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Indiana State Library

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Wed, Aug 27 - AI Chatbots for Training, Coaching and Support

What: The learning landscape is changing—and chatbots are at the forefront of that change. Join us for an engaging session where we’ll showcase how leading organizations use AI-powered chatbots to transform training reinforcement, support just-in-time learning, and deliver scalable coaching and tutoring.

Who: Vince Han CEO and Founder, Mobile Coach

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Wed, Aug 27 - 12 Powerful Ways Medical Writers Can Leverage Underutilized AI Tools

What: Whether freelancers, full-time employees, or entering the field for the first time, we can use AI tools to our advantage and stay ahead of the curve to keep ourselves relevant. Learn twelve ways in which AI tools are being underutilized in the medical writing profession and walk away feeling inspired, educated, and prepared for what's to come.

Who: Sophie Ash, Intuitive Business Coach.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Member $20; Non-member $55

Sponsor: American Medical Writers Association

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Wed, Aug 27 - Speak Up! Transferring Journalism Skills into Public Speaking

What: This webinar will offer tips on speaking up for those who want new ways to develop their careers -- and maybe even earn a few bucks in the process.

Who: Ruth E. Thaler-Carter has been an in-house or freelance journalist for more than 35 years.

When: 8 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists.

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Thu, Aug 28 - Beyond the numbers: From data to decisions

What: Join experts from Canva, JKR, and the Associated Press to uncover winning strategies in data storytelling, with the stats to back it up. What you’ll discover:  Why leading teams use visual storytelling to drive impact, with recent research and real-world examples; Easy and effective ways to build and present data visuals; Live demos and strategies to help you shift gears – from explaining to engaging.

Who: Duncan Clark Head of Europe, Canva; Cham Mamador Data Visualization Specialist, Flourish; Lee Rolston Chief Growth Officer, JKR; Sophie Rosenbaum Head of Digital Strategy and Coordination, Associated Press.

When: Multiple times.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Canva

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Thu, Aug 28 - Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Seminar for Journalists

What: This webinar offers critical support for journalists by providing practical, evidence-based tools for managing stress, regulating emotions, and strengthening resilience in high-pressure environments. It will cover trauma-informed reporting approaches, coping strategies, boundary-setting, peer support, and navigating moral injury in reporting. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the body and brain react to chronic stress, and how to respond effectively. Through skill-building and open dialogue, we’ll explore strategies for clear communication, emotional wellbeing, and building a more connected, supportive personal and professional community.  

Who: Lauren Walsh, Director of the Gallatin Photojournalism Intensive, New York University.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association and the Committee to Protect Journalists

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Thu, Aug 28 – Digital Investigation Techniques Every Journalist Should Know by Craig Silverman

What: This session will walk you through essential tools and techniques to help you verify content, trace online sources, and strengthen your reporting. You’ll learn how to verify and trace images and videos, analyze social media accounts and pages, and investigate phone numbers and email addresses.

Who: Craig Silverman, award-winning journalist and author and one of the world’s leading experts on online disinformation, fake news, and digital investigations.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Indiegraph

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Thu, Aug 28 – Storytelling tools to boost nonprofit fundraising success

What: Discover how mission-driven messaging, targeted content, and strategic social media can grow your nonprofit. This webinar offers actionable insights to boost fundraising, engage supporters, and drive impact—empowering you to amplify your mission and achieve lasting change.

Who: Adora Drake is an expert digital marketing strategist, coach & consultant. She helps nonprofit organizations feel inspired to take action, gain clarity in their marketing strategy and learn how to convert their followers into raving fans who want to be a part of their mission with her unique digital marketing consulting.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Bloomerang

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