Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From the potential to erode trust through deep fakes and AI-powered misinformation, to dangers around undermining job security and creative innovation, there are genuine threats and challenges that this technology poses to both journalism and wider society.
However, generative AI also brings the promise of empowering journalists and citizens alike towards deeper investigative research and improved transparency, accountability and justice. From automated monitoring and analysis of datasets, images or videos, to assistance in coding or identifying connections, there are a range of applications for AI that can help in our investigations. But what flaws, biases and dangers do we need to be aware of as we incorporate these new technologies?
This panel will discuss all the ways in which generative AI will impact investigative journalism – whether positive, negative or potentially unforeseen.
From the potential to erode trust through deep fakes and AI-powered misinformation, to dangers around undermining job security and creative innovation, there are genuine threats and challenges that this technology poses to both journalism and wider society.
However, generative AI also brings the promise of empowering journalists and citizens alike towards deeper investigative research and improved transparency, accountability and justice. From automated monitoring and analysis of datasets, images or videos, to assistance in coding or identifying connections, there are a range of applications for AI that can help in our investigations. But what flaws, biases and dangers do we need to be aware of as we incorporate these new technologies?
This panel will discuss all the ways in which generative AI will impact investigative journalism – whether positive, negative or potentially unforeseen.
