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Newsroom Robots

Nikita Roy
Journalism
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
AI In Journalism
Openai
AI Literacy
Personalization
Misinformation
AI Design Sprint
Data Management
User Experience
Datasette
Data Journalism
Ippen Digital
Lenfest AI Collaborative
AI Tools
Trust In Journalism
Journalism Ethics
Digital Transformation
Privacy Concerns In AI

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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At The Seattle Times, an AI tool identified a new prospect and helped close additional ad revenue in a single day. The Seattle Times is one of 11 news organizations participating in the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, funded by OpenA... more

For years, the aggregator model was simple: curate the best journalism from thousands of publishers and send audiences their way. Now that contract is being rewritten, and Yahoo News is one of the most interesting places to watch it happen.

In this ... more

AI is settling in as infrastructure within newsrooms, a layer quietly reshaping how journalists discover information, how stories move through production, and how audiences increasingly expect news to reach them.

In this episode of Newsroom Robots, ... more

Most major newsrooms have now moved beyond early experimentation with AI. The main challenge now is determining how to govern effectively, scale consistently, and strategically position AI across the entire organization—while maintaining public trust... more

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Recent Guests

Kati Erwert
Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Public Service at The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times
Episode: Kati Erwert & Tristan Loper: How The Seattle Times uses AI to drive revenue in local news
Tristan Loper
Head of National Programs at The Lenfest Institute
Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Episode: Kati Erwert & Tristan Loper: How The Seattle Times uses AI to drive revenue in local news
Kat Downs Mulder
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Yahoo News
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Episode: Kat Downs Mulder: Inside Yahoo’s AI Strategy for the Future of News
Ryan Struyk
Director of AI Initiatives at CNN
CNN
Episode: CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and Hacks/Hackers on AI in the Newsroom: In Conversation with Arlyn Gajilan, Burt Herman, Ryan Struyk and Rubina Madan Fillion
Rubina Madan Fillion
Associate Editorial Director of AI Initiatives at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and Hacks/Hackers on AI in the Newsroom: In Conversation with Arlyn Gajilan, Burt Herman, Ryan Struyk and Rubina Madan Fillion
Arlyn Gajilan
Global Editor of AI Development and Integration at Reuters
Reuters
Episode: CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and Hacks/Hackers on AI in the Newsroom: In Conversation with Arlyn Gajilan, Burt Herman, Ryan Struyk and Rubina Madan Fillion
Burt Herman
Co-Founder and Principal of Hacks Hackers
Hacks Hackers
Episode: CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and Hacks/Hackers on AI in the Newsroom: In Conversation with Arlyn Gajilan, Burt Herman, Ryan Struyk and Rubina Madan Fillion
Uli Köppen
Chief AI Officer at Bavarian Broadcasting
Bavarian Broadcasting (BR)
Episode: Uli Köppen: How Bavarian Broadcasting is preparing for an AI-mediated future where trusted content wins
Tav Klitgaard
Co-founder and CEO of Zetland
Zetland
Episode: Tav Klitgaard: How Zetland turned a newsroom problem into a global AI business

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Nikita Roy
Data scientist and media entrepreneur, who also serves as the host and a key figure in exploring the intersection of AI and journalism.

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Kati Erwert & Tristan Loper: How The Seattle Times uses AI to drive revenue in local news
Q: What was the first concrete win from the AI efforts, and how did it demonstrate the potential of AI for the newsroom?
The first major win was a prospecting agent for the advertising team that surfaced new leads, drafted outreach, and enabled a salesperson to close a deal the same day, proving that AI can deliver quick, tangible revenue gains and catalyze broader adoption across departments.
Kati Erwert & Tristan Loper: How The Seattle Times uses AI to drive revenue in local news
Q: Could you give us a quick version of what the Lenfest AI Collaborative is and how the Seattle Times fits into it?
The Lenfest AI Collaborative is an initiative funded by OpenAI and Microsoft to place full-time engineering talent in local news operations, with the Seattle Times participating mainly through an advertising focus; the goal is to develop AI products that boost business functions—like revenue and operations—without replacing journalists, and to share learnings across the fellowship.
CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and Hacks/Hackers on AI in the Newsroom: In Conversation with Arlyn Gajilan, Burt Herman, Ryan Struyk and Rubina Madan Fillion
Q: How is AI changing The Times and what is the approach to ensuring editorial integrity with AI tools?
The Times focuses on speeding up information gathering and analysis, surfacing key evidence across thousands of assets, and maintaining rigorous editorial judgment and verification in AI-produced content.
CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and Hacks/Hackers on AI in the Newsroom: In Conversation with Arlyn Gajilan, Burt Herman, Ryan Struyk and Rubina Madan Fillion
Q: Where is AI already embedded within your newsroom, and what is the meaningful way in which it has changed processes?
AI is being used to search through large document sets, accelerate investigative workflows, surface relevant material quickly, and transform footage for different formats, while maintaining editorial standards and trust.
Uli Köppen: How Bavarian Broadcasting is preparing for an AI-mediated future where trusted content wins
Q: How do you balance openness to experimentation with clear guardrails for responsible AI use?
Start with wide guardrails to empower experimentation, then add clarity with examples, FAQs, and red‑light rules to protect against harmful outputs while enabling productive exploration.

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What is Newsroom Robots about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on the interplay between artificial intelligence and journalism, featuring discussions with influential thought leaders from the media industry. Episodes explore various aspects such as the implementation of AI tools in newsrooms, the balance between efficiency and editorial integrity, and the transformation of journalistic practices in an increasingly automated environment. Guests typically share their insights on innovative strategies for adopting technology while navigating ethical considerations, especially concerning transparency and trust in media.

Unique elements include a strong emphasis on collaborative approaches in adopting AI, engaging in dialogues about new business models, and ensuring that technological a... more

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