TshepototheT
@tshepotothet.bsky.social
Manager of #JournalismAI at @Polislse.bsky.social | Digital editor, writer of things & hackademic
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@tshepotothet.bsky.social
· Feb 21
Over the past couple of years I’ve been trying to get back into regularly reading for pleasure. But I’ve been failing dismally. So I’m coming on here with the hope of being held accountable. The goal is to read at least 12 books this year.
🧵 I’ll be adding all my completed reads here.
🧵 I’ll be adding all my completed reads here.
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📢 Applications are OPEN!
The #JournalismAI Academy returns to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026 ✨
This time, we welcome journalists & media professionals from newsrooms of ANY size.
Deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 11:59 PM GMT.
👉 Attend the info sessions and apply: www.journalismai.info/programmes/a...
The #JournalismAI Academy returns to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026 ✨
This time, we welcome journalists & media professionals from newsrooms of ANY size.
Deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 11:59 PM GMT.
👉 Attend the info sessions and apply: www.journalismai.info/programmes/a...
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
📢 Applications are OPEN!
The #JournalismAI Academy returns to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026 ✨
This time, we welcome journalists & media professionals from newsrooms of ANY size.
Deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 11:59 PM GMT.
👉 Attend the info sessions and apply: www.journalismai.info/programmes/a...
The #JournalismAI Academy returns to the Asia-Pacific region in 2026 ✨
This time, we welcome journalists & media professionals from newsrooms of ANY size.
Deadline: 14 Dec 2025, 11:59 PM GMT.
👉 Attend the info sessions and apply: www.journalismai.info/programmes/a...
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💼 Come work with us!
#JournalismAI is looking for a Programme Officer (Full-time) based in 🇿🇦 South Africa to support the team and its activities.
👉 Learn more and apply before 14 December: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#JournalismAI is looking for a Programme Officer (Full-time) based in 🇿🇦 South Africa to support the team and its activities.
👉 Learn more and apply before 14 December: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Programme Officer | JournalismAI 2025/26
Programme Officer JournalismAI is looking for a Programme Officer (Full-time) to support the execution of its grant funding programme and other activities. The Programme Officer will work closely…
docs.google.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💼 Come work with us!
#JournalismAI is looking for a Programme Officer (Full-time) based in 🇿🇦 South Africa to support the team and its activities.
👉 Learn more and apply before 14 December: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#JournalismAI is looking for a Programme Officer (Full-time) based in 🇿🇦 South Africa to support the team and its activities.
👉 Learn more and apply before 14 December: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thank you @andrewdeck.bsky.social for this lovely write up about the #JournalismAI Festival. 😍
I was in London last month for the first in-person JournalismAI Festival hosted by @polislse.bsky.social and the Google News Initiative. I wrote up a few of the highlights for @niemanlab.org.
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/news...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/news...
News media is “becoming part of AI systems”: Notes from the JournalismAI Festival 2025
The London conference tackled topics like AI-assisted reporting, article personalization, and deepfake detection.
www.niemanlab.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thank you @andrewdeck.bsky.social for this lovely write up about the #JournalismAI Festival. 😍
Applications for the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative close soon! This programme is designed to give you the push you need to experiment with AI to boost audience intelligence and drive revenue growth.
Please share this with a publisher that could benefit!
Please share this with a publisher that could benefit!
JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative — JournalismAI
Enabling publishers to experiment, implement and share best practices of AI technologies
www.journalismai.info
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Applications for the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative close soon! This programme is designed to give you the push you need to experiment with AI to boost audience intelligence and drive revenue growth.
Please share this with a publisher that could benefit!
Please share this with a publisher that could benefit!
Thank you for this incredible write up.
I’m slowly recovering from all the adrenaline of working with the team to put it all together. Immensely proud of what we did here.
#JournalismAI
I’m slowly recovering from all the adrenaline of working with the team to put it all together. Immensely proud of what we did here.
#JournalismAI
Did you miss the #JournalismAI Festival hosted by @charliebeckett.bsky.social @tshepotothet.bsky.social and @polislse.bsky.social?
Here's a summary by our own @marinaadami.bsky.social, with projects from Cuba, Zimbabwe, Spain and other countries
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/journal...
Here's a summary by our own @marinaadami.bsky.social, with projects from Cuba, Zimbabwe, Spain and other countries
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/journal...
JournalismAI Festival 2025: Four projects that caught our eye and a few rising trends
From Zimbabwe to Cuba, here are a dozen of initiatives presented at the conference from small and medium-sized newsrooms around the world.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Thank you for this incredible write up.
I’m slowly recovering from all the adrenaline of working with the team to put it all together. Immensely proud of what we did here.
#JournalismAI
I’m slowly recovering from all the adrenaline of working with the team to put it all together. Immensely proud of what we did here.
#JournalismAI
📢 L’attente est terminée ! ⌛ Notre cours #JournalismAI Discovery GRATUIT est de retour 📡.
Et cette fois-ci, EN FRANÇAIS !
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Et cette fois-ci, EN FRANÇAIS !
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September 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
📢 L’attente est terminée ! ⌛ Notre cours #JournalismAI Discovery GRATUIT est de retour 📡.
Et cette fois-ci, EN FRANÇAIS !
1/2
Et cette fois-ci, EN FRANÇAIS !
1/2
Introducing the inaugural cohort of the #JournalismAI Skills Lab, a new educational programme supported by the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social. The cohort comprises of 20 candidates from 17 countries.
This programme is set to equip editorial and product staff with some amount of technical experience.
This programme is set to equip editorial and product staff with some amount of technical experience.
Introducing the inaugural cohort of the JournalismAI Skills Lab — JournalismAI
The 20 selected participants of the Skills Lab will attend live virtual sessions with instructors over 12 weeks and build their own proofs-of-concept or prototypes.
www.journalismai.info
August 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Introducing the inaugural cohort of the #JournalismAI Skills Lab, a new educational programme supported by the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social. The cohort comprises of 20 candidates from 17 countries.
This programme is set to equip editorial and product staff with some amount of technical experience.
This programme is set to equip editorial and product staff with some amount of technical experience.
I’m keen to read any think-pieces on the presentation of OpenAI’s model release vs the very polished ones from 🍎 , please send them my way. 🫣
August 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I’m keen to read any think-pieces on the presentation of OpenAI’s model release vs the very polished ones from 🍎 , please send them my way. 🫣
We're getting ready to share some amazing work from our biggest programme yet, the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, made possible with support from the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social.
Follow the thread to learn more and be sure to save your spot for the showcase in September!
Follow the thread to learn more and be sure to save your spot for the showcase in September!
🚀 See the results of the 2024–25 JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social
👥 35 grantees.
👩💻 9 months of work.
✨AI-powered projects to tackle misinformation, create new formats & grow revenue.
Learn about the open showcase sessions this September ⬇️
👥 35 grantees.
👩💻 9 months of work.
✨AI-powered projects to tackle misinformation, create new formats & grow revenue.
Learn about the open showcase sessions this September ⬇️
August 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We're getting ready to share some amazing work from our biggest programme yet, the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, made possible with support from the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social.
Follow the thread to learn more and be sure to save your spot for the showcase in September!
Follow the thread to learn more and be sure to save your spot for the showcase in September!
As the world continues to honour the transformative legacy of #NelsonMandela, the News24 team celebrate 30 exceptional young individuals who are making outstanding contributions to their communities and leaving an indelible mark on South Africa specialprojects.news24.com/news24-young...
News24's Young Mandelas of the Future 2025
News24's Young Mandelas of the Future is an annual newsroom initiative that recognises young South Africans who are making a positive impact on our country. See the top 30 for 2025.
specialprojects.news24.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
As the world continues to honour the transformative legacy of #NelsonMandela, the News24 team celebrate 30 exceptional young individuals who are making outstanding contributions to their communities and leaving an indelible mark on South Africa specialprojects.news24.com/news24-young...
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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
For the first time after years of being online, we will be hosting our annual #JournalismAI Festival in-person in London on the 11 & 12 November 2025!
For the first time after years of being online, we will be hosting our annual #JournalismAI Festival in-person in London on the 11 & 12 November 2025!
July 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
For the first time after years of being online, we will be hosting our annual #JournalismAI Festival in-person in London on the 11 & 12 November 2025!
For the first time after years of being online, we will be hosting our annual #JournalismAI Festival in-person in London on the 11 & 12 November 2025!
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📢📢 The wait is over! ⌛
For a second year, we’ve partnered with @ARIJNetowrk to deliver a new edition of our FREE #JournalismAI Discovery course in ARABIC.
Sign up by 27 July to learn and collaborate with fellow innovators!
➡️ www.journalismai.info/programmes/d...
For a second year, we’ve partnered with @ARIJNetowrk to deliver a new edition of our FREE #JournalismAI Discovery course in ARABIC.
Sign up by 27 July to learn and collaborate with fellow innovators!
➡️ www.journalismai.info/programmes/d...
July 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📢📢 The wait is over! ⌛
For a second year, we’ve partnered with @ARIJNetowrk to deliver a new edition of our FREE #JournalismAI Discovery course in ARABIC.
Sign up by 27 July to learn and collaborate with fellow innovators!
➡️ www.journalismai.info/programmes/d...
For a second year, we’ve partnered with @ARIJNetowrk to deliver a new edition of our FREE #JournalismAI Discovery course in ARABIC.
Sign up by 27 July to learn and collaborate with fellow innovators!
➡️ www.journalismai.info/programmes/d...
We have a NEW programme for YOU - the #JournalismAI Skills Lab is aimed at all individuals who work at the intersection of journalism and technology, including all editorial and product staff in news organisations.
All the information is below and on our website. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
All the information is below and on our website. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
📢 Applications are now open for our new programme: the #JournalismAI Skills Lab supported by the Google News Initiative.
A free 12-week online programme to help newsroom professionals implement GenAI & LLMs beyond basic prompt engineering in real-world journalism contexts.
Learn more 🧵👇
A free 12-week online programme to help newsroom professionals implement GenAI & LLMs beyond basic prompt engineering in real-world journalism contexts.
Learn more 🧵👇
May 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We have a NEW programme for YOU - the #JournalismAI Skills Lab is aimed at all individuals who work at the intersection of journalism and technology, including all editorial and product staff in news organisations.
All the information is below and on our website. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
All the information is below and on our website. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
3 Reasons Gen Z Is Getting Fired From The Workplace — A Psychologist Explains www.forbes.com/sites/traver...
3 Reasons Gen Z Is Getting Fired From The Workplace — A Psychologist Explains
Recent reports show that Gen Z, labeled the “lazy” generation, is being fired from the workplace at alarming rates. The reasons might be more complex than you think.
www.forbes.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
3 Reasons Gen Z Is Getting Fired From The Workplace — A Psychologist Explains www.forbes.com/sites/traver...
We're happy to share that for the 7th consecutive year,
@googlenewsinit.bsky.social is supporting #JournalismAI’s activities & initiatives to help foster AI literacy in newsrooms.
In this article, we share our Impact report for 2024/25; some new initiatives lined up in addition to old favourites.
@googlenewsinit.bsky.social is supporting #JournalismAI’s activities & initiatives to help foster AI literacy in newsrooms.
In this article, we share our Impact report for 2024/25; some new initiatives lined up in addition to old favourites.
2024 was an inspiring year for #JournalismAI 💡
Our 2024 Impact Report is out, plus a sneak peek at 2025 plans.
We’re proud to celebrate what we’ve achieved as a community, and excited for what’s next in 2025.
👇
Our 2024 Impact Report is out, plus a sneak peek at 2025 plans.
We’re proud to celebrate what we’ve achieved as a community, and excited for what’s next in 2025.
👇
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We're happy to share that for the 7th consecutive year,
@googlenewsinit.bsky.social is supporting #JournalismAI’s activities & initiatives to help foster AI literacy in newsrooms.
In this article, we share our Impact report for 2024/25; some new initiatives lined up in addition to old favourites.
@googlenewsinit.bsky.social is supporting #JournalismAI’s activities & initiatives to help foster AI literacy in newsrooms.
In this article, we share our Impact report for 2024/25; some new initiatives lined up in addition to old favourites.
Come work with me and our brilliant small team at #JournalismAI.
Looking for someone with a strong-work ethic, and a good knowledge of the AI and journalism space within Asia/Europe. Details below of all other requirements 👇🏾
Looking for someone with a strong-work ethic, and a good knowledge of the AI and journalism space within Asia/Europe. Details below of all other requirements 👇🏾
🚨 We're hiring at #JournalismAI!
We're looking for a passionate and collaborative Programme Officer to join our small but mighty team.
📅 Deadline to apply: 25 April
🌏 Remote - Based in Asia or Europe
Learn more and apply: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
We're looking for a passionate and collaborative Programme Officer to join our small but mighty team.
📅 Deadline to apply: 25 April
🌏 Remote - Based in Asia or Europe
Learn more and apply: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Programme Officer | JournalismAI 2025
Programme Officer JournalismAI is looking for a Programme Officer (Full-time) to assist and support the execution of its programmes and activities. The Programme Officer will work closely with the ...
docs.google.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Come work with me and our brilliant small team at #JournalismAI.
Looking for someone with a strong-work ethic, and a good knowledge of the AI and journalism space within Asia/Europe. Details below of all other requirements 👇🏾
Looking for someone with a strong-work ethic, and a good knowledge of the AI and journalism space within Asia/Europe. Details below of all other requirements 👇🏾
A good news organization sits atop valuable archives. Why not use them to give readers answers to their questions? www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/poli...
Politico Pro wants subscribers doing “deep research” on its site, not on ChatGPT
A good news organization sits atop valuable archives. Why not use them to give readers answers to their questions?
www.niemanlab.org
April 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A good news organization sits atop valuable archives. Why not use them to give readers answers to their questions? www.niemanlab.org/2025/03/poli...
Congratulations @mitalilive.bsky.social. Well deserved. 🍾
We are thrilled to announce that @mitalilive.bsky.social has been appointed Director of the Reuters Institute. Mukherjee, who has been Acting Director since last October, was selected in an open process that concluded in late March
Read our full announcement
buff.ly/1beGPME
Details in thread
Read our full announcement
buff.ly/1beGPME
Details in thread
April 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congratulations @mitalilive.bsky.social. Well deserved. 🍾
Will you be attending the @journalismfestival.com in #Perugia 🇮🇹 this week? The #JournalismAI team will be there and would be happy to meet you. #ijf25
Here’s where to find us:
Here’s where to find us:
April 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Will you be attending the @journalismfestival.com in #Perugia 🇮🇹 this week? The #JournalismAI team will be there and would be happy to meet you. #ijf25
Here’s where to find us:
Here’s where to find us:
GIBS Business School & @dailymaverick.co.za are looking to strengthen the next generation of media leaders in Africa through a four-month part-time Executive Programme in Media Leadership. Join the virtual launch of the programme on 15 April. Details here: events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2025/...
Daily Maverick Events
South African news, opinion and investigations
events.dailymaverick.co.za
April 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
GIBS Business School & @dailymaverick.co.za are looking to strengthen the next generation of media leaders in Africa through a four-month part-time Executive Programme in Media Leadership. Join the virtual launch of the programme on 15 April. Details here: events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2025/...
The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture is looking for an AI and Digital Media Production Senior Lecturer krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear... Applications close on 21 April.
Senior Lecturer – AI & Digital Media Productio - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Senior Lecturer – AI and Digital Media Production (Teaching and Scholarship)School of Journalism, Media and Cu
krb-sjobs.brassring.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture is looking for an AI and Digital Media Production Senior Lecturer krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear... Applications close on 21 April.
Learn how a cross-border collaboration between the Indian Express, DR, The Economist, and Aftonbladet led to the development of an #AI tool to help journalists enhance their research abilities www.journalismai.info/blog/an-ai-r...
#JournalismAI #FellowshipProgramme
#JournalismAI #FellowshipProgramme
AURA: AI Research Tool for Journalists — JournalismAI
Learn how a cross-border collaboration between the Indian Express, DR, The Economist, and Aftonbladet led to the development of an AI tool to help journalists enhance their research abilities.
www.journalismai.info
April 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Learn how a cross-border collaboration between the Indian Express, DR, The Economist, and Aftonbladet led to the development of an #AI tool to help journalists enhance their research abilities www.journalismai.info/blog/an-ai-r...
#JournalismAI #FellowshipProgramme
#JournalismAI #FellowshipProgramme
Oh wow, congratulations Jim. 👏
We are thrilled to announce that Jim Egan has been selected as the next lead author of the Digital News Report.
He will support the current author, Nic Newman, through this year's process before taking the lead role in autumn 2025
Details in thread
Full announcement here
buff.ly/L2oVph9
He will support the current author, Nic Newman, through this year's process before taking the lead role in autumn 2025
Details in thread
Full announcement here
buff.ly/L2oVph9
Jim Egan will be the lead author of the Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report from 2026
A senior leader and adviser in the global journalism sector, he’ll work on the current edition with Nic Newman before taking the lead role in autumn 2025.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
April 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Oh wow, congratulations Jim. 👏
When the powerful punish the principled, we glimpse the unmasked face of empire. Donald Trump’s vindictive executive order denying aid to South Africa — punishment for its support of Palestine and pursuit of land reform — offers precisely such a moment of clarity. mg.co.za/thought-lead...
Stand with South Africa against Trump’s wrath
To allow South Africa to be isolated and punished would be to surrender to the imperial logic that seeks to divide and conquer all who resist.
mg.co.za
March 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
When the powerful punish the principled, we glimpse the unmasked face of empire. Donald Trump’s vindictive executive order denying aid to South Africa — punishment for its support of Palestine and pursuit of land reform — offers precisely such a moment of clarity. mg.co.za/thought-lead...
In our latest newsletter, the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social grantees are looking for collaborators to enhance their projects in combating misinformation, engaging audiences, and boosting revenue. Learn more and get involved here shorturl.at/laY5y
March 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In our latest newsletter, the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the @googlenewsinit.bsky.social grantees are looking for collaborators to enhance their projects in combating misinformation, engaging audiences, and boosting revenue. Learn more and get involved here shorturl.at/laY5y