Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of news field tools.
• Adequate knowledge of modern technologies in news work.

Course Description

News industry has been significantly affected by the emergence of modern technologies, as these technologies have evolved rapidly, from technologies of photography, sound, lighting, news gathering, editing, and more, we have now reached an era where artificial intelligence-related technologies are used in newsrooms and in the field. By using AI, editors can speed up the process of gathering, processing and publishing news with high accuracy and effectiveness. In this workshop, trainees are going to learn and understand the optimal use of artificial intelligence in news work.

Course Objective

By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Discuss AI concepts in newsrooms.
• Analyze areas of utilizing artificial intelligence in news work.

Course Outline

• Artificial intelligence and its applications in news:
- Concept of artificial intelligence.
- News work needs for artificial intelligence.
- Competition between artificial and human intelligence.

• Use of artificial intelligence:
- How to rely partially or fully on artificial intelligence.
- Values and standards when using artificial intelligence.

Course Benefits

• A participation certificate by Aljazeera Media Institute.