Jerome Socolovsky
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Jerome Socolovsky
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Editor and trainer @NPR and author of "Sound Reporting (2nd edition): The NPR Guide to Broadcast, Podcast and Digital Journalism"
I wrote an oped about what AI can't do -- and may never be able to do -- when it comes to journalism. And bulls.
A new feature in Google’s NotebookLM can turn documents and other files into a “Deep Dive” podcast episode.

But can it do actual journalism?

NPR audio journalism trainer Jerome Socolovsky sought to find out.

Here’s what he learned:

www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Can AI run with the bulls (and a pack of screaming toddlers)? - Poynter
Google’s generative AI audio tool can produce an impressive facsimile of a podcast. But a tool needs a hand to hold it.
www.poynter.org
December 10, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Reposted by Jerome Socolovsky
And, per a request, here's my Rules for Twitter, which I would think apply here, with the addition: Block anybody you like.

Bye, now.
November 20, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I've got a new book coming out next month! It's written for audio journalists, people interested in radio or podcasting, or anyone who wants a peek behind the scenes at NPR. Pre-order at shopnpr.org/sound-report... #podcasts #podcasting #radio #npr #journalism
November 19, 2024 at 9:15 PM