Tshepo Tshabalala

Fragmented data can stall investigations. During the #JournalismAI Skills Lab, Niels van Nimwegen built a RAG-powered chat tool that lets journalists query complex healthcare datasets, no Python or R skills required. A version 2 is now in development at Pointer, KRO-NCRV. 👇

🚀 We’re proud to announce the 2025 cohort of the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the @GoogleNewsInit!

📢 Applications are OPEN! The #JournalismAI Academy returns to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026 ✨ We welcome journalists & media professionals from newsrooms of ANY size. Deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 11:59 PM GMT. 👉 Attend the info sessions and apply : journalismai.info/programmes/aca…

🚨 LESS THAN 24 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY 🚨 We’re funding AI projects that boost audience intelligence & revenue for small & mid-size publishers. 💰 Grants: $50K & $100K 🗓️ Deadline: 3 Dec, 23:59 GMT 👉 Apply: journalismai.info/programmes/inn…

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Applications for the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative close soon! This programme is designed to give you the push you need to experiment with AI to boost audience intelligence and drive revenue growth. 1/2

📢 Applications are OPEN! The #JournalismAI Academy returns to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026 ✨ We welcome journalists & media professionals from newsrooms of ANY size. Deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 11:59 PM GMT. 👉 Attend the info sessions and apply : journalismai.info/programmes/aca…

📣 Calling news organizations across Africa! Apply by Dec. 3 for the @PolisLSE JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, a 9-month, grant-funded program that will enable those selected to experiment, implement & share best practice across #AI technologies. twp.ai/4it6n8

🚀 Applications are open for the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the @GoogleNewsInit! We’re funding AI projects that boost audience intelligence & revenue for small & mid-size publishers 💰$50K & $100K 🗓️ Deadline: 3 Dec, 23:59 GMT 👉 journalismai.info/programmes/inn…

📢 It's TOMORROW! The #JournalismAIFestival 2025 kicks off with two days of insights, experiments, and stories from innovators transforming journalism with AI. Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time: journalismai.info/festival Join us from wherever you are 🌏

🌍 One week to go until the #JournalismAIFestival 2025! Bringing together journalists, technologists, and innovators from around the world to explore how AI is reshaping journalism. And we’re streaming it worldwide! 🎥 Join us online for free: journalismai.info/festival

📌 Le cours #JournalismAI Discovery, qui vous initie à l’usage de l’#IA dans le journalisme, est désormais proposé en français. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui : début du cours en novembre ! Voici ce qu’il faut savoir 🧵 [1/7]

Registration is OPEN 🎉 Join us for the #JournalismAI Festival 2025, supported by the @GoogleNewsInit, our flagship annual event exploring how AI is transforming three core areas of journalism: newsgathering, distribution, and production 🗓️ 11–12 November 📍 London & Online

Introducing the inaugural cohort of the #JournalismAI Skills Lab, a new educational programme supported by the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social. The cohort comprises of 20 candidates from 17 countries. journalismai.info/blog/introduci…

📣 @mdiforg has launched Amplify Southern Africa, a mentoring, coaching & capacity strengthening program to help independent media businesses in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho & South Africa build their revenues, audiences and innovation. twp.ai/4ip89o

Also, their strategy of using young people vs elders….

I’m keen to read any think-pieces on the presentation of OpenAI’s model release vs the very polished one from 🍎 , please send them my way. 🫣

We're getting ready to share some amazing work from our biggest programme yet, the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, made possible with support from the @GoogleNewsInit. Follow the thread to learn more and be sure to save your spot for the showcase in September!

As the world continues to honour the transformative legacy of #NelsonMandela, the News24 team celebrate 30 exceptional young individuals who are making outstanding contributions to their communities and leaving an indelible mark on South Africa specialprojects.news24.com/news24-young-m…

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! For the first time after years of being online, we will be hosting our annual #JournalismAI Festival in-person on 11 & 12 November 2025! 📍 London