Many of you have been eagerly waiting for this, and here it is — the call for ideas for our second 🛠️ Hackathon “Conversational Products and Video Production with AI,” organized jointly by the AI for Media Network, pub.tech, and Google. Now it’s time to pitch your ideas. The hackathon will take place on May…
At the third AI for Media Network Meetup, we explored the topic of “AI Agents” from various angles: What defines an AI agent, when is their use beneficial for newsrooms, and when is it not? The event featured a highly practical demo on news production using agents, along with some critical perspectives on the hype…
In 2024, the AI for Media Network, initiated by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance journalism. The network’s dedication to this mission has garnered significant interest, as evidenced by the keen participation in its events. Launched in January 2024, the AI for Media Network aims to investigate how AI can…
Coming from monothematic in-person meetups we decided for a different approach for our first online meetup. Condensed deep dives into three different topics: Fine-tuning language models, a new geolocation tool for verification and code assistants for newsroom coders. Fine-Tuning Language Models for Newsrooms Badische Neueste Nachrichten’s Julius Sandmann explained how he fine-tuned GPT-4 Mini using…
At a symposium in Tutzing, the AI for Media Network explored how journalism can thrive in an AI-driven information ecosystem. Sixty experts collaborated to develop strategies how media outlets can prepare their data for transformation by generative AI, ensuring it meets user needs and fits diverse consumption contexts. A personal conference report by David Caswell.…
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On Wednesday, December 11th, at 2:00 PM, the AI for Media Network will be starting a small experiment: our first online meetup. This new, low-threshold format will take place between our in-person meetups. We aim to maintain the practical nature of our meetings. There will be three workshop presentations, without a central theme like our…
At a two-day symposium in Tutzing, the AI for Media Network delved into innovative approaches to help journalism thrive in an AI-driven information ecosystem. Sixty experts from diverse fields collaborated to develop scenarios and recommendations for the media industry. The focus was on preparing data to ensure it is well-suited for interpretation and transformation by…
At the second meetup of the AI for Media Network, a significant milestone was achieved: The AI + Automation Lab of BR introduced a tool for verifying AI-generated content using AI itself – and released it as open-source. The reception was overwhelmingly positive. On October 9th, over 100 AI practitioners from various media sectors gathered…
At the second AI for Media Meetup, we will take a closer look at ways to improve the quality of LLM outputs. When October 9th, 2024, from 1 to 6.30 pm Where Bayerischer Rundfunk, Rundfunkplatz 1, 80335 Munich. Large conference hall, 1st floor. Agenda 1:00 pm Welcome by Uli Köppen, Chief AI Officer, Bayerischer Rundfunk,…