Elevating Journalism through Artificial Intelligence
The AI for Media Network is dedicated to the question “How can AI make journalism better?” For this purpose, the network promotes the exchange between AI experts, provides insights into use cases and jointly develops AI solutions for journalism.
About us
The AI for Media Network was launched by the AI + Automation Lab of Bayerischer Rundfunk and is carried by events with partner institutions. It is aimed at AI experts from journalism and science.
The AI for Media Network aims to build and publicize a network of experts in AI in journalism in the DACH region. At the same time, we are expanding our relationships with universities through workshops and hackathons. The aim is for the community to exchange AI knowledge in partnership, demonstrate use cases for AI applications in journalism, and develop new AI solutions for journalism.
We at the AI + Automation Lab share our knowledge on how to develop and implement AI for journalism. We aim at becoming a public service hub for AI in journalism – also by expanding our relationships with publishers and universities.
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What to expect
Two surveys indicate substantial interest from journalists and academics in the regular events hosted by the newly established AI for Media Network, revealing the most sought-after topics and event formats.
FAQ
Who can participate?
The AI for Media Network is aimed at two target groups:
Firstly, to media makers operating in the DACH region who develop and implement AI applications in their organization – whether they come from the fields of journalism, product development and management, software development, or computational linguistics.
Secondly, to scientists who are researching AI applications and are interested in testing their research results in practice with journalistic partner organizations.
What will I gain from participating?
Know-how: Learn from proven experts how AI applications can be realized.
Contacts: The AI for Media Network is the perfect place to make valuable contacts with AI experts from journalism and science.
Solutions: The AI for Media Network aims to help its participants team up to develop AI products for their organizations.
How does it work?
The network is designed for the exchange of methods and knowledge. We organize regular in person meet-ups at which network members present AI use cases from their organizations and explain how they have implemented them.
Together with researchers, the AI + Automation Lab explores how journalists and scientists can work together on AI projects and benefit from each other.
For this purpose, the AI for Media Network regularly organizes workshops and hackathons where prototypes for AI applications are developed. In the future, formats for personal networking and conferences are planned.
Where and how often does the AI for Media Network meet?
We plan to meet four times a year in person at one of the meetup partners’ venues in Munich.
Workshops and hackathons take place once or twice a year in Munich or other venues.
Contact us
If you are interested in a cooperation,
please contact AI for Media Network Manager Bernd Oswald or
AI + Automation Lab Head Uli Köppen via
aiformedia@br.de
