What to watch for in the year ahead? Generative AI and social platforms offer both promise and pitfalls to newsrooms
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As news organisations trip over themselves to create AI-powered experiences, David Cohn asks how useful large language models are to audiences
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"Marginalised people and communities regard the impact of journalism’s 'public service' in the same way as they regard the police - as an arm of the state, having a profoundly negative impact on their lives"
From podcasts to newsletters and first-party data collection, newsrooms will need to work harder to discover and attract fragmented audiences. Human-centred journalism is the way to go
Newsroom managers recognise that the success of their organisation depends on their ability to combat burnout and implement risk mitigation
Audiences are feeling jaded about mainstream media and institutions, whilst being coveted by content creators. Smaller news organisations are well-placed to meet the demand for engaging content
Journalists need to hold onto joy to overcome sadness, fear or anger so often associated with the profession. But newsroom managers also have a role in keeping spirits lifted
AI will advance conversations around user needs, bridge roles and product management but newsrooms need to diversify and upskill their teams to make it work
New technologies are used to undermine the credibility, security and ability of journalists to do their jobs. Partnerships with tech companies and democratic governments will set new precedents
As the hype surrounding the tech fizzles out, news outlets must look for practical applications - like deeper personalisation and improved accessibility - to support their business model
Can newsrooms afford to bet on platforms that keep chopping and changing? They will have to if they want to (re)build relationships with youngsters. Trust and revenue can be yielded if this is done right
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