AI and Investigative Journalism

Join us for the third of our 8-part webinar series on AI and journalism, supported by the Walkley Public Fund. 

Each session will provide an overview of a specific area of journalism, explore opportunities and risks, and provide a practical activity or question about implementation to try out as homework. Participants will be invited to post their work to a closed forum for feedback from your trainer. You can also provide constructive feedback to homework posted by others.

This webinar will focus on AI for investigative journalism. How can AI tools carry out tasks that are difficult and time-consuming for journalists? What problems or risks do you need to be aware of? 

Date: 14 March 2024

Time: 1030-12 noon AEDT

Venue: Virtual

Tickets: Free, registration essential

Trainer: Josh Nicholas, Guardian Australia. 

Josh Nicholas is a data journalist for Guardian Australia. He previously worked as a deputy business and economics editor at The Conversation, technology reporter at Business Insider, and was a host and producer on national and community radio. 

Expert speaker: Jaemark Tordecilla, Nieman Fellow, Harvard University

Jaemark Tordecilla is studying AI at Harvard University - from its use to improve newsroom production processes to navigating the landmines of the nascent technology as it relates to journalism and the media industry. Prior to starting his Nieman Fellowship, he spent nearly a decade as editor-in-chief of GMA News Online in the Philippines.

Full list of 2024 sessions:

1. Get your newsroom AI-Ready for 2024 - 4 December 2023

2. Learn about AI for Text Journalists - 12 February 2024

3. AI and Investigative Journalism - 14 March 2024

4. AI for Photojournalists and Video Reporters - 9 April 2024

5. AI - Visualisations and Interactives - 15 May 2024

6. AI and Audio Journalism - 6 June 2024

7. AI and Copyright, Media Law, Verification and Fact-Checking - 7 July 2024

8. AI and Newsroom Workflows - August 2024

Further information: 

Corinne Podger, Senior Manager for Programs and Education, Walkley Foundation - corinne.podger@walkleys.com.

Support the Walkley Public Fund

This program is made possible with the support of The Walkley Public Fund. Donations to the Public Fund are tax-deductible, and help support Foundation professional development programs including grants, scholarships and fellowships, and training. Learn more and donate here.