Is A.I. A Threat or an Opportunity for Canadian Newsrooms?
Summary
Julian Abraham and guest Kevin Newman discuss AI’s impact on Canadian journalism, arguing that legacy media’s caution hinders innovation while independent outlets leverage AI for research and fact-checking. They contrast skeptical views with proactive workflows, highlighting tools like AskLaura.ai. The episode also covers Iranian Lego propaganda targeting Mark Carney and new links between the Project South police scandal and Ryan Wedding’s drug empire.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and Canada Land fellowship announcement
Kevin Newman on AI's impact on journalism and truth
Legacy media's hesitation and missed innovation opportunities
Squarespace and Fizz Mobile ad breaks
Alex Panetta's AI workflow for investigative reporting
AI hallucinations, scraping issues, and interview prep
Toronto Star AI investigation and future of newsrooms
Venezuela earthquake appeal and AI deepfake videos
Ryan Wedding linked to Toronto police corruption scandal
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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