No, It’s Not a Robot. How to Use Generative AI for Investigations. Hands On. [B]

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming the news industry — but should you be using them as an investigative journalist? And what are the pitfalls to watch out for?

In this practical workshop Paul Bradshaw will explore what large language models can do — and what they can’t — and which particular editorial and technical challenges they can help with. Specific scenarios will be explored, with advice on effective prompt writing. By the end of the session you should be able to identify opportunities for using genAI in your work, to write more effective prompts and interpret the results. These methods and skills can then be used for investigations in different areas of interest.

This session is suitable for beginners.