Veteran journalism instructor Al Tompkins was in Wisconsin in June to talk to a room full of journalists about artificial intelligence.
In the half-day workshop, he talked about how artificial intelligence will change the way we all use our phones, computers, and smart devices. He talked about how AI will help journalists find sources for stories, analyze massive data files, and make sense of complex legal rulings and scientific and medical studies. He also showed how new AI programs can create stunningly realistic photos, videos, charts and graphics that will confuse the public when social media trolls use it spread disinformation.
The WBA sponsored the event along with the UW-Madison Center for Journalism Ethics and the UW-Madison Office of Strategic Communication.
