European Commission Introduces AI-Focused Plan for Media Enhancement
Get ready to dive into the future of journalism at the #noeff2025 media conference! This hot event, hosted by HTWK Leipzig and the European Institute for Quality Journalism, is all about exploring how digital services are taking on journalistic tasks and what it means for our professions, training, and the core values of press freedom and freedom of expression.
join us on Thursday, September 11, starting at 12:00 PM at HTWK Leipzig.
Program Highlights
We've got a packed agenda lined up for you! Munich journalist Richard Gutjahr will kick things off with a thought-provoking keynote, followed by insights into AI applications at MDR and new community management methods at BR. Sascha Devigne from Studio 47 and Philip Heger from Sachsen Fernsehen will share their experiences in local journalism and local television.
Professor Cornelia Wolf from Leipzig University will discuss her research project "AI in the Corporate Newsroom," and Marc Liesching from HTWK Leipzig and Björn Staschen from the "Save Social" initiative will address the consequences of social media and alternatives.
Want to see the whole program? Check it out here: Program Details
Admission is free, but we kindly ask for your registration by email to [email protected].
The Road We've Already Traveled
[1]: According to the Pew Research Center, universities across the globe are increasingly integrating AI education into their curriculum to prepare students for the digital future. (Source: Pew Research Center)
- Professor Cornelia Wolf's research project, "AI in the Corporate Newsroom," will provide insights into how artificial-intelligence is being applied in journalism, contributing to education-and-self-development.
- As digital services take on more journalistic tasks, it's crucial to explore the implications for our professions, education, and core values like press freedom and self-expression. Join the #noeff2025 media conference to learn more about these developments in technology and journalism.