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JTCP#12 – Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom – Leveraging Technology While Upholding Journalistic Standards
This is session #12 of 12 of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program. Learn more about the certification program and save money by registering for more of the twelve sessions – or all twelve sessions – by clicking here.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the news media industry, offering powerful tools for research, content creation and audience engagement. Can journalists responsibly integrate AI into their work? This webinar will explore how and why journalists may use AI, its scope in modern newsrooms, and the ethical considerations that come with it. We will examine both the positive and negative impacts on local journalism, discussing best practices for ensuring accuracy, transparency and editorial integrity.
Moderator: Mike Wereschagin, assistant managing editor, data and investigations, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Invited panelists:
Jim Neff, deputy managing editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Stan Wischnowski, executive editor and vice president, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Matt Martin, Pennsylvania and Ohio group editor, Gannett
Burke Noel, PA Media Group, president, PA Media Group
Join us virtually at 12 noon on Monday, March 9, 2026. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants a day or two prior to the session.
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2025-26 PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program
If interested in applying for the 2025-26 Journalism Training Certification Program, please complete the form below and provide a letter of support from your editor or publisher to foundation@pa-news.org by Monday, March 24, for consideration.