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Frits and Frances discussed the role of a Chief Accessibility Officer in ensuring digital platforms are accessible to all, and the potential of technology to assist individuals with disabilities. They also emphasized the importance of inclusion and diversity in business and society, and the need for collaboration between technology firms, government, and NGOs to create legislation that benefits the entire citizenship. The conversation concluded with the importance of user experience in the context of aging populations.

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Frits and Teresa engaged in a comprehensive discussion about automated decision-making, the challenges of regulating AI, and its impact on legal frameworks and liability. They explored various regulatory approaches, including industry self-governance, technical standards, soft law, and hard law, as well as the geopolitical implications of AI regulation. The conversation concluded with insights on the future of governance and accountability in the digital age, highlighting the need for balanced and adaptable regulatory systems to address the complexities introduced by emerging technologies.

Robin Raskin is the founder of the Virtual Events Group and has a long and strong background in journalism in the digital world. She calls herself a recovering journalist.

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Digital Technology’s Impact on Journalism and AI

Frits and Robin discussed their experiences in the digital technology space, with robin sharing her diverse background and insights on the main changes and challenges in journalism due to digital technology and AI. Robin predicted that newspapers would predominantly be written by AI within two years, and that the best journalists would adapt to these new tools. She also emphasized the importance of journalists as storytellers and the need for fact-checking in journalism, while acknowledging the potential dangers of influencers. Frits raised concerns about the accountability of AI in journalism, but Robin maintained that journalists would always be needed to ensure accuracy and context. They also touched on the influence of social media on journalism and the potential for new forms of journalism to emerge.

AI, Fake Images, and Journalism Challenges

Robin and Frits discussed the challenges posed by the increasing use of AI in creating fake images and videos, making it difficult to distinguish real from fake. They talked about the potential for AI tools to detect fakes, but acknowledged that these would also improve. robin suggested companies should disclose when using AI tools for creating visuals. They also discussed the role of AI in journalism, with Frits questioning if AI-generated content should be labelled, and robin mentioning the Atlantic’s acknowledgement of using AI. The discussion included the New York Times’ legal action against OpenAI over ingesting news content, and Frits’ concern about AI producing believable but false reports that could influence public opinion.

Adapting Journalism Education for AI Era

Robin discussed the impact of AI on journalism, stating that it is eliminating traditional jobs but creating new opportunities in areas such as graphics, animations, and virtual reality. She emphasized the need for journalism schools to adapt their training to prepare students for these new roles. robin also expressed concern about the current state of journalism, particularly during election cycles, and the need for better education on how to identify and verify information. She advised journalists to think of themselves as data scientists and to use technology to double-check information. For consumers, she recommended the “three sources rule” and to be cautious of first-day news stories. Frits sought Robin’s advice on how to prepare the new generation of journalists and the general public for the changing landscape of journalism.

Felix Zeltner is an award winning and data driven journalist and the founder of the Remote Daily.

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Felix discusses the impact of AI on journalism, the blurring lines between traditional and citizen journalism, and the challenges of establishing trust in journalism in the digital age. They also highlighted the importance of reliable information, the role of organizations like Reporters Without Borders in promoting this value, and the emergence of industry collaborations to create reliable technologies. Lastly, they emphasized the need for a global community to establish trust and set standards in the field of journalism and AI, and the importance of educating oneself about the role of journalism and the potential misuse of certain tools.

Matthew Chavira is the founder and CEO of Prophets of AI, the leading resource for engagement with the world’s most celebrated experts in artificial intelligence and robotics.

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Frits and Matthew discussed the development and perception of lifelike robots, the impact of generative AI on their fields, and the integration of AI in various industries. They also explored the potential implications of a society increasingly reliant on AI, with Matthew sharing his experiences and perspectives as the Government Chief Data Officer of Estonia. Lastly, they planned a survey to understand attendee interests for an engaging AI event and the importance of live events for gaining new perspectives.