WAN-IFRA Launches Advanced Newsroom AI Catalyst with Twelve Leading Publishers
Paris, France – WAN-IFRA today announced the launch of its Advanced Newsroom AI Catalyst, welcoming twelve news publishers from across Europe to participate in a collaborative initiative designed to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into newsroom operations. The cohort represents a diverse range of publishers committed to exploring and implementing AI solutions to better serve their audiences.
The program arrives at a pivotal moment for the news industry,as AI technologies rapidly evolve and present both opportunities and challenges.”No one knows for sure what the rise of AI will ultimately mean for us – as individuals, industries, or society as a whole,” stated a WAN-IFRA representative. “But whatever it brings, it will be deeply transformative, and hiding is not an option. The AI wave must find us thinking and working hard to make the most of it to serve our users – and we can think of no better way to do so than with the support of WAN-IFRA, surrounded by colleagues and experts at the forefront of this revolution.”
The Advanced Newsroom AI Catalyst will provide a platform for participating publishers to learn,share best practices,and innovate with AI tools. The Irish Times, one of the participating organizations, expressed enthusiasm for the prospect.”We are delighted to be part of the Newsroom AI Catalyst, to accelerate our use of AI and deepen our understanding of how it can serve our audiences in more meaningful ways,” said a team member from The Irish times. “Its a unique opportunity for us to learn, share and innovate with our peers in other media organisations across Europe.”
The publishers selected for the inaugural cohort include:
* Aftonbladet (Sweden)
* Bonn Generalanzeiger (Germany)
* DMG Media / Daily Mail (United Kingdom)
* EBRA GROUP (France)
* Rossel Group (Belgium)
* Neue Westfälische Zeitung (Germany)
* West France (France)
* Iberian press (Spain)
* The Press and Journal (Scotland)
* Hurry medium (Spain)
* SWMH – Südwestdeutsche Medienholding (Germany)
* The Irish Times (Ireland)
