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.
| Summary (AI-generated) |
| 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. |