In this episode of the Responsible AI podcast from The AI Forum, we speak with veteran journalist and advisor Merrill Brown, about how and where journalists can use automation to enhance reporting and the evolving journalistic landscape.

Highlights include:

• Why young journalists need to develop an entrepreneurial set of skills to succeed today.
• Why 2025 reminds him of 1995 when it comes to emerging technology.
• How AI can be used for both content creation and verification.
• The importance of supporting your local news organization.

01:23 What Do Young Journalists Need to Know?

05:02 It’s 1995 Again

06:19 How Should Journalists Use AI?

10:35 Automating Content at the Associated Press

14:39 Garbage In, Garbage Out

16:45 Lessons from AI Experiments at G/O Media

21:17 Future Developments in AI and Journalism

23:57 Responsible AI in Journalism

25:27 National Security and Journalistic Ethics

28:33 Stretch Your Imagination; Support Local Journalism