How are public media newsrooms using AI today—and how can your organization start? In this webinar, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and Ernesto Aguilar from KQED share how their team is strategically experimenting with AI tools, workflows, and policy – all while centering public media’s mission and editorial standards.
This conversation covers real-world examples of AI in use at KQED, including headline generation, transcription workflows, and ethical implementation through internal collaboration. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up your AI strategy, this session offers tools, prompts, and practical inspiration.
Topics covered include:
- KQED’s AI policy guidelines and how they’re evolving
- How KQED’s AI working group supports ethical experimentation
- A Slack bot that helps journalists brainstorm headlines
- A transcription tool that identifies show highlights
- A metadata and headline generator for newscasts – Strategies for building a culture of experimentation
