Should I give AI a job in my newsroom? I've gotten that question in many forms this year. In my latest column, I share my thoughts on the job you actually need:

This is such useful data for folks applying for #journalism grants and folks awarding them. Take this to your meetings. Applicants, share it with the Program Officer. Program Officers, share it with your Boards. Thanks for the data JenniferPreston #ONA23

I spent formative years in these neighborhoods and it's changed so much since then. We need a great reporter covering this area. $60k+, based in Chicago. #journalismjobs

“The local & community news industry deserves a critical mass of…trauma-informed practitioners in positions of power and authority.” American Press Institute is centering connections over siloes & solutions over problems at our next Local News Summit. Come through! americanpressinstitute.org/publications/a…

Really adore this training in the form of a SQL murder mystery: mystery.knightlab.com

An OpenAI blocker resource to keep an eye on:

The Guardian asked @sulliview to speak to its staff about doing better election coverage. "The big problem," she said, "is that the mainstream media wants to be seen as non-partisan." That's a reasonable concern. It is not an adequate mission. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Reflecting this #DemocracyDay2023 on this piece from American Press Institute CEO Michael Bolden 🏳️‍🌈: medium.com/centerforcoope…

🚀 It's launch day! Sil Hamilton and I have cooked up a manageable 4-module course to guide you through the biggest topic of the year #AI. We explain the pitfalls and best-use-cases of simple automation through generative AI. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 👇👇👇👇

A call to action for newsrooms in Paul Cheung | 鄭文耀's latest column, from our AI working session at Online News Association with folks leading AI efforts across the industry. rjionline.org/news/make-a-st…

Me, when I can’t find something on the city’s website

Helpful thread on AI resources for newsrooms:

Interesting first look from Nieman Lab at ChatGPT's internet browser interface, including a quick check on breaking news, misinfo and polarizing storylines. niemanlab.org/2023/10/heres-…

An excerpt from Phillip Meyer’s Precision Journalism.

If you're parsing through how to use AI in your newsroom and want to zoom out on how it's being regulated across industries, this is a helpful reference:

.Newmark J-School + @c4jdhowardu are launching the Du Bois Data Lab: a data training for undergrads from HBCUs. It’ll be free (travel, housing, & meals included) plus students get a $400 stipend. Apply by Feb. 26! jotform.com/form/233455610… ♥️🙏🥹 Sandeep Junnarkar

heck yes Chalkbeat Elizabeth Green niemanlab.org/2024/02/nonpro…

This week's AI longread:

Whew, when the CTO doesn't know what's in the training data...

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