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Newsroom Robots

Nikita Roy
Journalism
Generative AI
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Journalism
Openai
Datasette
Data Management
AI Design Sprint
Privacy Concerns In AI
User Experience
Digital Transformation
Personalization
Ippen Digital
Trust In Journalism
New York Times
Copyright
Bellingcat
Media Engagement
Generative AI Tools
Google News Initiative

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 a... more

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2025 wasn’t just another year of AI experimentation in the media industry. It forced the industry to confront a bigger question: what happens when AI stops being just a newsroom tool and becomes the layer audiences experience journalism through? That... more

The Philadelphia Inquirer never had an AI engineer on staff until the Lenfest AI Collaborative & Fellowship program changed that.

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Recent Guests

Tav Klitgaard
Co-founder and CEO of Zetland
Zetland
Episode: Tav Klitgaard: How Zetland turned a newsroom problem into a global AI business
Markus Franz
Chief Technology Officer of Ippen Digital, responsible for reimagining journalism through AI and technology
Ippen Digital
Episode: Markus Franz: How Germany's Ippen Digital Is Prototyping the AI-Powered Newsroom of the Future
Olle Zacharison
Head of News AI at BBC News.
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Episode: Olle Zacharison: How BBC News is Shaping its AI Strategy for the Next Era of Journalism
Vilas Dhar
President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, computer scientist, lawyer, and philanthropist.
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Episode: Vilas Dhar: Why the Future of Journalism Is Still Human
Ludwig Siegele
Senior Editor for AI Initiatives at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Ludwig Siegele: Inside The Economist’s AI Playbook
Ivar Krustok
Chief AI and Innovation Officer at Delfi Media
Delfi Media
Episode: Ivar Krustok: How Estonia’s Media Giant Builds AI That Actually Works
Djordje Padejski
Associate Director of the JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, a former investigative reporter, and educator focusing on AI in journalism.
Stanford University
Episode: Djordje Padejski: Why AI Literacy Belongs at the Core of Journalism Education
Gina Chua
Executive editor of Semafor and global newsroom innovator with extensive experience at Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, and the South China Morning Post
Semafor
Episode: Gina Chua: Where Journalism’s Value Lives When AI Tells the Story
Zach Seward
Editorial Director of AI Initiatives at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Zach Seward: How a Five-Person AI Team Is Powering Innovation at The New York Times

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Nikita Roy
Data scientist and media entrepreneur, with a focus on the intersection of AI and journalism.

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Melissa Bell, Aron Pilhofer, Mark Chonofsky & David Chivers: Chicago Public Media on Building AI Tools That Serve the Audience
Q: What role does AI play in the newsroom from a product development perspective?
AI is being integrated into product development to enhance newsroom efficiency, allowing for quicker content turnaround and improving audience engagement through better recommendations.
Melissa Bell, Aron Pilhofer, Mark Chonofsky & David Chivers: Chicago Public Media on Building AI Tools That Serve the Audience
Q: How has Chicago Public Media been approaching AI through the Fellowship Program?
Chicago Public Media has made significant progress in engaging both the newsroom and business sides with AI, leading to smarter ways to utilize the technology without compromising journalistic integrity.
Alessandro Alviani & Fabian Heckenberger: How Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung is building AI products that audience can trust
Q: How do you measure the success of your AI initiatives?
We focus on building habits for users to consistently access our content rather than just superficial metrics like clicks.
Alessandro Alviani & Fabian Heckenberger: How Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung is building AI products that audience can trust
Q: How do you deal with skepticism when introducing AI tools to the newsroom?
Breaking it down from theoretical to practical levels helps people understand the boundaries and chances of AI technology.
Tav Klitgaard: How Zetland turned a newsroom problem into a global AI business
Q: How are you using AI in your personal life?
I have shifted from using Google to leveraging AI tools for a more efficient experience in finding information, highlighting how rapidly the internet and technology are evolving.

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Focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism, this podcast features conversations with influential industry leaders discussing innovative solutions and best practices for integrating AI in newsrooms. Each episode typically explores the rapid advancements in journalism driven by AI, including optimizing workflow, enhancing journalistic integrity, and confronting ethical challenges. The blend of practical insights and theoretical discussions makes it a resourceful platform for individuals interested in the transformation of media through technology. Furthermore, the focus on actionable strategies and real-world applications sets this podcast apart from others in the tech and media space.

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