6 Free Webinars this Week about Journalism & AI
/Mon, Oct 16 - How to Cover Indigenous Stories as a Non-Indigenous Journalist
What: A panel discussion on how reporters can best cover Indigenous communities and why having Indigenous reporters in newsrooms is essential.
Who: Anna V. Smith is an associate editor at High Country News, Matteo Cimellaro is mixed race journalist of Cree and Settler ancestry, Brittany Guyot was the third recipient of the CAJ/APTN Indigenous Investigative Fellowship and is now an Investigative Reporter with APTN Investigates.
When: 6 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Uproot Project
Wed, Oct 18 - The NYTimes & the Transformation of Journalism in the Digital Age
What: Politics & the transformation of journalism in the digital age
Who: NY Times political correspondent Adam Nagourney & Patt Morrison
When: 5 pm, Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Jews United for Democracy and Justice and Community Advocates
Wed, Oct 18 – Police Intimidation of the Press: The Marion, KS Search & Seizure Outrage
What: Public officials probably don’t miss the watchdog function of the press in light of the violation of press freedom in Kansas earlier this year. And perhaps some of their constituents have forgotten the benefits of a robust Fourth Estate. Violations of both the First and Fourth Amendment Constitutional rights now worry some in the media. Accusations of 'fake news' undermine media credibility and create combativeness by public officials to challenge the legitimacy of a free press.
Who: Walter Smith Randolph is Connecticut Public Broadcasting’s investigative editor; Eric Meyer is the majority owner, editor, and publisher of the Marion County Record in Marion, Kansas; Dean Pagani is a professor of communications at the University of New Haven; Paul Bass has been a reporter and editor in New Haven for 45 years; Caitlin Vogus, a 2010 graduate of Harvard Law School, is the deputy director of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation.
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts and the Harvard Club of Kansas City
Thu, Oct 19 - The Israel - Gaza Conflict: What Journalists Covering War Should Know
What: Journalists on the ground and from afar are reporting on the fast-developing Israel-Gaza war. What’s important to consider in the coverage? How can you cut through the disinfo?
Who: Multimedia journalist Michael Lipin, who covers international affairs as a Voice of America bridge editor;Steven Youngblood, who is the founding director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University in Parkville, Missouri.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: International Center for Journalists
Thu, Oct 19 - AI for Nonprofits: What You Need to Know
What: A closer look at the latest generation of AI. You'll learn what these tools can do for your mission-focused work and the need to use them in a thoughtful, responsible manner. You'll come away with a better understanding of what AI is, the different kinds of AI that exist, use cases for nonprofits, and thoughtful strategies for this emerging tech.
Who: Joshua Peskay & Destiny Bowers of RoundTable Technology.
When: 12 pm, Central
Where: Teams
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Fri, Oct 20 - Covering campaign finance and lobbying
What: The basics of how to cover campaign finance and lobbying.
Who: OpenSecrets' research experts Anna Massoglia, editorial and investigations manager and Pete Quist, deputy research director.
When: 11:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National press club journalism institute, Open Secrets