Poynter and Hacks/Hackers partner to keep fast AI adoption aligned with journalism ethics Poynter will lead year-round AI ethics and literacy programming, with tracks at Hacks/Hackers’ 2026 AI x Journalism Summit and AI Real Talk Series
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.”
Journalism will stop relying on exposure to hold the powerful accountable “For years, journalism relied on a simple chain of accountability: expose wrongdoing and someone would apply pressure…That mechanism no longer functions.”
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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.
Wisconsin Watch and Connecticut Mirror Join Hacks/Hackers Newsroom AI Lab as First Partners The Newsroom AI Lab program helps small and mid-sized news organizations build capacity to scope, evaluate and manage technical projects involving AI.