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Pete Pachal is a seasoned journalist and media executive with over two decades of experience in technology and artificial intelligence. He has led AI initiatives at CoinDesk and held senior editorial roles at Red Ventures, Mashable, and NBCUniversal. Pete’s insights have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, TIME, PC Magazine and many other outlets.
I’ve been listening to “The Media Copilot” podcast for some time. We’re thrilled to have him share his expertise on AI and its impact on media, specifically radio stations.
Get more show notes at https://www.skyrocketradio.com/164.
Pete's Tech Journey:
Pete talks about his history with technology, starting from his undergrad in engineering to his shift to journalism. Pete shares his experience with AI and how he has followed its development over the years.
Preferred AI Tools:
Pete talks about his favorite AI tools, ChatGPT and Claude.- He explains the strengths of each tool, particularly for writing and convenience features.
Discussion on the growing expectation for AI tools to support multimodal functionalities, such as interpreting images and browsing the web.
AI in Newsrooms
Pete and Jim discuss the skepticism towards AI among journalists and the potential reasons for this opposition.
Pete suggests that fear of job replacement, concern over content quality, and doomsday scenarios are common reasons for resistance.
Pete explains how newsrooms are transitioning from experimenting with AI to implementing it systematically.
Use cases include research assistance, content creation, and social media distribution.
AI's Impact on Journalistic Productivity:
Discussion on how AI can enhance productivity and help journalists focus more on creating content rather than marketing it.
The quote, "AI won't replace people. People with AI will replace people without it."
Disclosing AI Use:
Debate on whether AI usage should be disclosed in content creation.
Mention of studies on reader perception of AI-generated content.
Future of AI in Newsrooms:
Predictions on the scaling of AI tools for research and content distribution.
Pete highlights the importance of human connection in audio content and the challenges AI faces in replicating that.
Media Copilot and Services:
Pete introduces Media Copilot at https://mediacopilot.ai, a platform for educating and consulting on AI applications in media.
Thanks to Pete Pachal from Media Copilot for joining us and sharing his insights on AI and its impact on radio station websites. His expertise has shed light on how AI tools can revolutionize content creation, research, and distribution, while also addressing common concerns about AI's role in our industry. As we move forward, embracing AI responsibly can enhance our productivity and content quality, ensuring we stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Need help with your radio station website? We're here to help. Reach out to us at https://www.skyrocketradio.com.
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Pete Pachal is a seasoned journalist and media executive with over two decades of experience in technology and artificial intelligence. He has led AI initiatives at CoinDesk and held senior editorial roles at Red Ventures, Mashable, and NBCUniversal. Pete’s insights have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, TIME, PC Magazine and many other outlets.
I’ve been listening to “The Media Copilot” podcast for some time. We’re thrilled to have him share his expertise on AI and its impact on media, specifically radio stations.
Get more show notes at https://www.skyrocketradio.com/164.
Pete's Tech Journey:
Pete talks about his history with technology, starting from his undergrad in engineering to his shift to journalism. Pete shares his experience with AI and how he has followed its development over the years.
Preferred AI Tools:
Pete talks about his favorite AI tools, ChatGPT and Claude.- He explains the strengths of each tool, particularly for writing and convenience features.
Discussion on the growing expectation for AI tools to support multimodal functionalities, such as interpreting images and browsing the web.
AI in Newsrooms
Pete and Jim discuss the skepticism towards AI among journalists and the potential reasons for this opposition.
Pete suggests that fear of job replacement, concern over content quality, and doomsday scenarios are common reasons for resistance.
Pete explains how newsrooms are transitioning from experimenting with AI to implementing it systematically.
Use cases include research assistance, content creation, and social media distribution.
AI's Impact on Journalistic Productivity:
Discussion on how AI can enhance productivity and help journalists focus more on creating content rather than marketing it.
The quote, "AI won't replace people. People with AI will replace people without it."
Disclosing AI Use:
Debate on whether AI usage should be disclosed in content creation.
Mention of studies on reader perception of AI-generated content.
Future of AI in Newsrooms:
Predictions on the scaling of AI tools for research and content distribution.
Pete highlights the importance of human connection in audio content and the challenges AI faces in replicating that.
Media Copilot and Services:
Pete introduces Media Copilot at https://mediacopilot.ai, a platform for educating and consulting on AI applications in media.
Thanks to Pete Pachal from Media Copilot for joining us and sharing his insights on AI and its impact on radio station websites. His expertise has shed light on how AI tools can revolutionize content creation, research, and distribution, while also addressing common concerns about AI's role in our industry. As we move forward, embracing AI responsibly can enhance our productivity and content quality, ensuring we stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Need help with your radio station website? We're here to help. Reach out to us at https://www.skyrocketradio.com.