Beyond the Hype: A Conversation on AI and Journalism

In this masterclass video, we’re in conversation with Christo Buschek, an award-winning programmer and investigative journalist at Der Spiegel. Buschek shares insightful knowledge from his work with data and technology as well as critical remarks when it comes to working with AI. In the video, you’ll get some important insights on why he argues that AI is mainly a marketing term and why journalists should be aware of this when they conduct data investigations. You’ll learn why technology is not neutral and why a prompt does not equal a methodology. Credits: Interview: Sarah Ulrich Video Editing: Quentin Egloff Music: Lionel Marçal Filming: Ron Lopez - Reynald Ramirez - Hashim Hakeem Supervision and Coordination: Sandrine Rigaud Special thanks: Glenn Chong With the support of The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung ----------------------- The Global Investigative Journalism Network is an international association of journalism organizations that support the training and sharing of information among investigative and data journalists—with special attention to those from repressive regimes and marginalized communities. Our key activities include: Providing resources and networking services to investigative journalists worldwide; Publishing in multiple languages and on multiple platforms the latest tools, techniques and opportunities for those in the field; Helping organize and promote regional and international training conferences and workshops; Assisting in the formation and sustainability of journalism organizations involved in investigative reporting and data journalism around the world; Supporting and promoting best practices in investigative and data journalism; Supporting and promoting efforts to ensure free access to public documents and data worldwide. Find more information on our website: https://gijn.org