Local journalism has long been the lynchpin that connects people to their communities and to the nation at large. Those diverse local perspectives are critical for providing a sense of place and including everyone in the national dialogue. But across the U.S., journalism has become imperiled as news outlets dry up and go out of business — and those remaining are being asked to do more with less. In this episode, Josh Brandau of Nota talks about his lifelong passion for the news, and how Nota is using AI tools to help newsrooms thrive in the digital age and allow journalists to focus on their craft.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:19 The Role of AI in Business Transformation
00:53 Demystifying AI through Innovators
01:21 The Concept of News Deserts
02:08 Josh Brandau's Journey into Journalism
03:58 The Struggles of News Organizations
05:12 The Impact of AI on Local Journalism
05:31 The Challenges Faced by Small Newspapers
06:16 How Nota is Assisting Newsrooms
07:40 The Role of AI in Journalism
10:16 The Importance of Human Control in AI
11:07 How Nota's Tools Work
14:36 The Impact of Nota on Local News
23:03 The Future of Nota and AI in Journalism
30:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Produced by Larj Media.
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