The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, with support from Microsoft, launches and seeks entries to its AI Journalism Lab – leadership and the AI journalism lab adoption.
The labs allow journalists to explore journalistic possibilities for generative AI and help shape the conversation around this emerging technology.
The labs are hybrid and tuition-free. They are also three months long, including a mandatory in-person session in New York followed by online classes, and require the completion of a capstone project guided by coaches.
The organiser says, “The programme is open to candidates in the United States and abroad, and we encourage journalists from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply to this inclusive programme”.
Fluency in English is required. Participants must also be able to commit to attending the in-person kick-off session in New York City on January 10 and 11 for the AI journalism lab leadership and April 4 and 5 for the AI journalism lab adoption.
Flat-rate travel stipends will be available where needed, but participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for securing any visas/travel documents needed to come to the United States.
To be considered for the programme, applicants must submit a completed application with their resume, an idea of an AI challenge to be researched or experimented with during the programme, thoughtful answers to why they want to participate in the lab, and contact information for two references.
Selected applicants will be interviewed by the admissions committee before a final decision.
The deadline for the submission of application is October 18, 2024.
Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via [email protected] or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi