AI x Journalism Summit updates, a 'Roganbot' that transforms sprawling conversations into data, plus links to journalism jobs and events
Rethinking what news and information products should be in the AI era.
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Using the ‘Roganbot’ to Tackle a Journalism Blind Spot
“It’s not easy (for newsrooms) to keep up with content on these platforms. These are often hours-long, meandering conversations.”
Join Us for the Hacks/Hackers AI x Journalism Summit 2025 (May 7–8)
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The 2024 election campaign demonstrates that media disruption is only just beginning. And, with deregulation of all kinds promised by the Trump administration combined with the accelerating development of AI, there promises to be an explosion of new ways to deliver and consume information. The news media
SXSW, a new AI x Journalism Summit, more hackathons, and useful journalism links
A newsletter update featuring our plans for 2025, and links to journalism jobs and events.
Looking ahead: What we're planning for 2025
In 2024, our events generated dozens of project ideas and engaged more than 1,000 journalism and technology professionals. We're planning to do even more in 2025.
Journalism's 'Kobayashi Maru' moment, plus jobs, events and journalism links
Journalism faces its Kobayashi Maru moment. Meanwhile, come join us in Baltimore in May for Hacks/Hackers AI x Journalism Summit 2025.
Journalism faces its Kobayashi Maru moment
“Concurrent challenges create a seemingly impossible situation.”
Predictions for 2025, upcoming events and journalism jobs
As we head into the new year, success will come from remembering what makes media powerful in the first place: its ability to inform, connect and inspire.
2025: The year we stop talking about “AI”
Rather than worrying about AI taking away jobs or isolating us further in society, the best media products will help us connect and be more human.
Newsletter: Help support Hacks/Hackers this giving season
It's Giving Tuesday next week, and Hacks/Hackers is asking for your support as we continue to advance media innovation and foster public trust in the information ecosystem.
We hope you’ll consider donating to Hacks/Hackers throughout this giving season – we're setting an ambitious goal
Newsletter: Following the election, we must create spaces where meaningful action and dialogue can happen
Insights from Burt Herman about how media needs to rethink what a news product can be following the 2024 election, plus takeaways from the AI/Journalism Hackathon at UC Berkeley.
Following the Election, We Must Build Products that Don't Just Inform, But Actively Help Audiences Understand and Engage
The media needs to fundamentally rethink what a news product can be in an era where technology enables genuine connections.
AI/Journalism Hackathon: Harnessing AI to Enhance Trust and Deepen Engagement in Local Communities
Key takeaways from the AI/Journalism Hackathon at UC Berkeley: Harnessing AI to Enhance Trust and Deepen Engagement in Local Communities.