Artificial intelligence emerged as a key focus at the 2025 News Media Mega-Conference, where industry leaders convened to discuss innovation and the future of news media.
As AI becomes more integrated in operations, news organizations are facing questions about AI use and transparency. During the conference, I was joined by Jessica Davis, vice president of news automation and AI product at Gannett, to present how to leverage AI’s benefits while remaining committed to editorial integrity. Here are highlights from our discussion.