Learn about AI for Text Journalists

Join us for the second 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 print and online text journalists. What opportunities do tools like ChatGPT offer and how can they help you do your job? What problems or risks do you need to be aware of? 

Date: Monday, February 12, 2024

Time: 10.30am-12.00noon AEDT

Venue: Virtual

Tickets: Free, registration essential

Trainer: Dr James Meese, Senior Lecturer at RMIT University. James is part of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society (ADM+S), contributing to projects across the News and Media focus area.

Expert Speakers:

* Lisa Main, co-author of Gen AI and Journalism, a new report from the Centre for Media Transition at University of Technology Sydney. Lisa will discuss findings of the report, based on interviews with Australian newsroom leaders.

* Craig McCosker, Group Product Manager for Future Focus at ABC Digital Product. Craig will speak about AI initiatives at the ABC including projects for text reporting.

All registrants will receive links to the recording for this session, a link to our homework portal, and be notified of session dates and times as they are confirmed.

Full list of 2024 sessions:

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

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

3. AI and Investigative Journalism - 14 March 2024

4. AI for Photojournalists and Video Reporters - 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 - 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.