An online presentation on Jan. 12 at 1 .m. CT will explain how newsrooms are using emerging AI technology. Here’s more: Join leaders from the Associated Press’s Local News AI program for this webinar, where they will reveal initial findings to their national scorecard and share how U.S. local radio and TV newsrooms view artificial… Read More: Newsrooms making use of AI technology »

Every time an elected official sends an email, it becomes a public record. When an employee at a government agency makes a purchase, that transaction is the public’s business. Whenever a permit or license is issued by a government authority, this is information you should be able to obtain. These records, which include everything from… Read More: Column: A primer on how to obtain public records »

Al Tompkins from Poynter has written ten essays aimed at helping broadcast journalists improve their skills for 2022. The essays cover topics like “Tell big stories with small moments,” “To tell stronger stories, limit subjective adjectives,” and “To tell stronger stories, lead with tension.” You can find all ten essays compiled here. Happy New Year!