Forget “Google Zero.” We need to talk about “People Zero.”
“Publishers who thrive will offer experiences their audience simply can’t get from a generalized AI model.”
Burt Herman
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Announcing the Hacks/Hackers 2026 AI x Journalism Summit
The event returns to Baltimore from May 13-14, 2026
Local journalism AI leaders to follow
Hacks/Hackers is building a list of thinkers, innovators and builders who are thoughtfully navigating AI's impact on local journalism.
Hacks/Hackers Receives Renewed Support to Advance AI Innovation in Journalism Programming
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has renewed its support for Hacks/Hackers webinars, talks and hackathons.
Hacks/Hackers launches new lab to empower newsrooms to build AI tools
Newsroom AI Lab participants will be guided by technical advisors Jake Kara and Paige Moody
AI, journalism and society at this moment in history
My opening statement at the Hacks/Hackers AI x Journalism Summit