12 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & More
/Mon, Oct 28 - Election Fact-Checking Tools and Best Practices
What: We’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during 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, Google Pinpoint and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with FramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels.
Who: Mike Reilley has been a lecturer in data and digital journalism at the University of Illinois Chicago and is a digital tools trainer in the Google News Initiative training program.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: RTDNA/Google News Initiative
Tue, Oct 29 - Documenting War Through Photography with Ron Haviv
What: Insights into capturing images that serve both as historical records and tools for justice. This session will focus on how journalists can use photography to investigate war crimes, shining a light on how images can be critical pieces of evidence in the search for truth.
Who: Award-winning photojournalist Ron Haviv. From conflict zones to courtrooms, Haviv’s work has been instrumental in documenting atrocities and ensuring accountability.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network
Tue, Oct 29 - Leveraging AI Tools like ChatGPT to Accelerate Your Business Growth
What: Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize your business operations and drive exponential growth. Topics include: An introduction to AI and how it can be integrated into business operations; Real-world examples of how businesses use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity and customer engagement; Step-by-step guidance on how to start using AI tools in your business with minimal cost and effort; Future Trends: Insights into the future of AI and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.
Who: Jeff Bullock, CEO & Founder of PRISM AI Consultants.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University
Tue, Oct 29 - Funding Quality Journalism Isn’t Just Good for Democracy—It’s Good for Business
What: The critical role of supporting quality journalism, particularly with the nation approaching a major election in November. Amid growing misinformation, advertisers can play a key part in protecting democracy by investing in trusted news environments. The session will feature findings from a joint Teads and Lumen study.
Who: Jesse Waldele, Wall Street Journal; Jana Meron, Washington Post; Alexis Williams; Rick Corteville, Lenovo; Mike Dupree, Teads; John Trotter, Teads; Kate Chunka, MMA.
When: 12:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Teads, Marketing Management Association
Tue, Oct 29 - Navigating Disinformation
What: The critical role of AI in shaping this election cycle, unpacking the complexities of disinformation and its implications for journalism.
Who: Jiore Craig Resident Senior Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, focuses on Digital Integrity.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Wed, Oct 30 - The Digital Media Sweet Spot
What: Designed for sales leaders, you'll learn how digital products work together to get your clients the best results.
Who: Shannon Kinney, Dream Local Digital
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Local Media Association
Wed, Oct 30 - Electoral Frontiers': Democracy's Challenge to Rising Authoritarianism
What: Around the world, authoritarianism is seeing a resurgence, challenging democratic norms and institutions. New regimes exploit democratic processes to gain power, then systematically erode civil liberties, minority rights, and checks on their authority. Even countries with long democratic histories are grappling with the danger of authoritarian political movements that threaten to undermine long-standing democratic traditions and values. Join the Pulitzer Center to discuss the rise of authoritarianism and threats to democracy.
Who: Ana Luiza Albuquerque is a Brazilian journalist and a staff reporter at Folha de S.Paulo, where she covers politics and human rights; Simon Ostrovsky is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and a PBS NewsHour special correspondent who has covered the Middle East, Asia, and the countries of the former Soviet Union extensively throughout his career.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Pulitzer Center
Wed, Oct 30 - Webinar Examines How AI Lawsuits Could Affect Copyrighted Content
What: A panel of experts who’ll discuss the lawsuits and AI’s impact on copyright law and protections for writers.
Who: Regan Smith, senior vice president and general counsel at the News/Media Alliance, and a recognized expert in intellectual property law and policy; Umair Kazi, director of policy and advocacy at the Authors Guild, a professional organization of over 15,000 writers; Maggie Harrison Dupré, an award-winning journalist and senior staff writer for Futurism, where she covers AI and its intersections with media, information and the internet.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: American Society of Journalists & Authors
Wed, Oct 30 - Content That Converts: Strategies for Impactful Newsletters
What: In this session, learn how to create engaging newsletters that not only captivate your audience but also boost your revenue and support your goals. Whether you’re an experienced newsletter creator or just starting out, this webinar will offer actionable insights and practical strategies to enhance your newsletter’s effectiveness.
Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Indiegraf
Wed, Oct 30 - Making the call: How the AP calls election results
What: This webinar will dig into questions about how the Associated Press conducts their election counting, how the count and certification process works, and how reporters should use and convey that information to the public. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the elections process, helping to build trust amid widespread election misinformation.
Who: Katie Bernard, Politics Reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sally Buzbee (moderator), Visiting Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and former executive editor of The Washington Post and The Associated Press; Tia Mitchell, Washington Correspondent at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; David Scott, Vice President and Head of News Strategy at The Associated Press; Robert Yoon, Elections and Democracy Reporter at The Associated Press
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard
Wed, Oct 30 - Retirement Planning for Freelance Journalists
What: Regardless of age , freelance journalists need to have a strong financial plan and retirement options in mind before they are needed. Find out how to build a more-secure future for yourself, your family and your freelance business in this practical session about planning in increments, income stream and tax diversification, the value of a rainy-day fund, adjusting savings for inflation, and more.
Who: Financial services professionals Bennie Currie and Celeste Garrett
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists
Fri, Nov 1 - Case Study: Enhancing Fact-Checking with AI at Der Spiegel
What: The Spiegel Group, one of Germany’s most influential media companies, built out an AI tool to support their fact-checking process. Their experimental AI fact-checking system aims to automate routine verification tasks, potentially improving efficiency and accuracy while maintaining journalistic integrity and leveraging human expertise. Join us for a live session to learn how they built it, what they’ve learned and what comes next, and to ask your questions about how the tool came together.
Who: Spiegel Group representatives
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Online News Association