A new report, “AI in the Newsroom”, has been published by the World Editors Forum, the network for editors within WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers. The report is the second of the 2019 Trends in Newsrooms series. It features case studies of how artificial intelligence is being used in newsrooms around the world, plus discussion of the risks, challenges, and ethics.
The case studies go beyond inspiring examples from well-funded, pioneering newsrooms. Included are ideas from resource-challenged operations who are experimenting with machine learning to eliminate repetitive tasks and augment decision making, thereby freeing up journalists. The report offers expert advice for those wanting to start their AI journey.
“Many small newsrooms looking for tech solutions to solve resource issues or tailor their products don’t know where to start. We hope the examples in this report give them inspiration,” said Cherilyn Ireton, Executive Director of the World Editors Forum.
The case studies included in the report include: MittMedia, Sweden; The Business Times, Singapore; RADAR, UK; Aftenposten, Norway; and Dagens Næringsliv, Norway.
The 28-page report is available free to download for members of WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum.
