Newsroom Robots

Nov 27 2024 60 ep. 39 mins 26
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Looking to explore the intersection of AI and journalism? Influential thought leaders in the industry join data scientist and media entrepreneur, Nikita Roy, each week to explore what's next with AI and its implications for the media landscape. In each episode, industry experts discuss how automated newsrooms have the potential to change journalism and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and increase efficiency without compromising journalistic integrity.
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Agnes Stenbom: Reimagining News Through the Eyes of Gen Z

Nov 27 2024 47 mins  
Agnes Stenbom, Sweden’s AI Person of the Year and Head of IN/LAB and Trust Initiatives at Schibsted Media, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how one of the Nordic region’s largest media groups is innovating with AI to reach underrepresented audiences and build trust in journalism. Stenbom is also an industry doctoral candidate researching AI in journalism and a co-founder o

Ritvvij Parrikh: Personalization Vs. Editorial Judgment? At The Times of India, You Can Have Both

Oct 23 2024 43 mins  
Ritvvij Parrikh, Senior Director of Product at Times of India, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how AI-powered personalization is transforming news distribution and why newsrooms need to rethink their approach to revenue optimization.Parrikh, who leads product development at India's largest English-language news organization, discusses their innovative approach to news personalizat

Martin Schori: The AI Hub Powering Innovation at Sweden’s Aftonbladet

Sep 12 2024 46 mins  
Martin Schori, Deputy Managing Editor and Associate Publisher at Aftonbladet, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how Sweden’s largest newsroom built an AI hub, developing a wide range of innovative editorial tools, including a suite of AI-powered tools for the newsroom and a chatbot for the EU elections. As the Program Lead for the AI Hub, Schori shares the biggest wins, challenges

Your Questions Answered: A Live Q&A Session in Collaboration with the Online News Association

Sep 02 2024 53 mins  
In this special episode of Newsroom Robots, host Nikita Roy steps into the spotlight to answer your pressing questions about AI. Recorded during a session with the Online News Association (ONA), this episode covers a range of topics, from ethical considerations in AI-generated content to practical tools that can elevate your work.AI Tools Mentioned:Perplexity - A generative AI

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo: Shaping the Future of AI Policy

Aug 09 2024 11 mins  
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional AI Caucus and one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in AI, shares her perspective on the opportunities and risks of AI with host Nikita Roy.With over three decades of experience in the U.S. House of Representatives representing parts of Silicon Valley, Rep. Eshoo has been a leading voice on technology and i

Natali Helberger: Audience-Centric Approaches to AI Ethics in Media

Jul 24 2024 45 mins  
Natali Helberger, Professor of Law and Digital Technology at the University of Amsterdam, joins host Nikita Roy to explore the complex ethical landscape of AI in journalism. In this conversation, they discuss everything from recommendation algorithms and filter bubbles to the EU AI Act and the future of responsible AI adoption in media.Recognized as one of the "100 brilliant women

Garance Burke: A Journalist's Guide to Investigating Artificial Intelligence

Jul 08 2024 45 mins  
Garance Burke, a global investigative journalist at the Associated Press, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss the crucial role of journalism in holding AI systems accountable and the challenges reporters face in covering this complex topic. Burke, a global investigative journalist with The Associated Press, has been at the forefront of investigating the power and impact of AI tec

Ole Reissmann: Revolutionizing a Legacy Newsroom with AI at Germany's Der Spiegel

Jun 19 2024 51 mins  
Ole Reissmann, Director of AI at Der Spiegel, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss how the legacy German news organization is harnessing AI to enhance their journalism and streamline newsroom workflows.The episode explores Der Spiegel's initiatives to integrate AI into various aspects of its operations, from automating routine tasks like SEO title generation and fact-checking to develo

Jaemark Tordecilla: Unlocking the Potential of Custom GPTs for Newsrooms

Jun 05 2024 30 mins  
Jaemark Tordecilla, Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, joins host Nikita Roy to discuss the potential of using custom GPTs for journalistic purposes. Jaemark is the former editor-in-chief and senior assistant vice president of News and Public Affairs at GMA News, the Philippines' leading digital news organization.  For the past year as a Nieman Fellow, Jaemark has been

Adrian Gill: How AI Image Generation is Revolutionizing the Graphic Design Industry

May 26 2024 47 mins  
Adrian Gill, the founder and CEO of Ad Hoc Industries and the former creative director of the Harvard Innovation Labs, joins host Nikita Roy to explore the transformative impact of AI, especially image generation tools, on the creative design industry.Gill brings a wealth of knowledge in creative direction, strategy, and brand management from his career, which includes serving as t