Public AI Assistant to Worldwide Knowledge: Need, Opportunities and Risks for AI-Augmented Journalism

This panel discussion explores how artificial intelligence is transforming journalism, covering both promising opportunities and potential risks. Join experts from major news organizations and data companies as they examine how journalists are leveraging AI for investigative reporting and accountability stories, while also discussing the challenges AI presents to the industry and vulnerable communities. Featuring insights from Rahiv Pant (former CTO of NYT and WSJ), Clionadh Raleigh (Founder/CEO of ACLED), Eric Schurenberg (Founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media), and Troy Thibodeaux (Director of AI Products at AP), with moderation by Stanford's Djordje Padejski. The 96-minute workshop, organized by the Stanford Open Virtual Assistant Lab with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Stanford HAI, was recorded at Stanford University on February 13, 2025.