Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/08/2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Freedom Forum Conference Center on the Third Floor of Carroll Hall
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how newsrooms work — from research and reporting to editing, production, and audience engagement. This panel brings together journalists and media leaders to explore how AI is influencing the craft and business of news, where it creates new possibilities, and where human judgment remains essential. What does responsible use of AI look like for the future of journalism?
Speakers:
- Lauren Berry, COO, News Product, Technology & Publishing at Bloomberg
- Jay Barchas-Lichtenstein, Ph.D., Senior Research Manager at the Center for News, Technology & Innovation
- Andrew Deck, AI Staff Reporter at Nieman Journalism Lab
- Tyler Dukes, Lead editor for AI innovation in journalism at McClatchy Media
- Marisa Porto, MBA, UNC Knight Chair in Local News and Sustainability
Moderator:
- Jessica Mahone, Ph.D., Director, UNC Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media (CISLM)
This event is part of UNC’s First Amendment Day and is free and open to the public. Students can earn Campus Life Experience (CLE) credit.
Video is available on the Center’s YouTube channel:
Tagged: 1ad2025, AI, Generative AI
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