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Home / Courses / Level / JRNL 520K AI in Journalism

JRNL 520K AI in Journalism

Course overview

This 1.5-credit, six-week course equips future media professionals with a nuanced understanding of AI’s transformative role in journalism. As AI technologies reshape newsrooms, students will critically explore their implications on journalistic norms, practices, and ethics. Through scholarly literature, case studies, and real-world applications, the course fosters analytical frameworks to assess AI’s impact on the media. Emphasizing both opportunities and challenges, it prepares reflective practitioners to responsibly navigate AI’s evolving influence on journalism.

Special Note

This elective is open to both 1st and 2nd year students.

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