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Scott Brodbeck: Early Experiments with Generative AI in Local News & Lessons Learned
Episode 19

Scott Brodbeck: Early Experiments with Generative AI in Local News & Lessons Learned

Newsroom Robots · Nikita Roy

August 9, 202333m 6s

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Show Notes

Scott Brodbeck joins Nikita Roy to discuss his experiments using generative AI in his local newsroom, from creating completely AI-generated newsletters and AI-generated videos to ad copy and back-office support. He also shares his views for other small newsrooms looking to experiment with AI. 



Scott is the founder and CEO of Local News Now, which owns and operates three hyperlocal news websites in the United States, covering the Northern Virginia region. A former TV news writer and producer, Scott was also a founding board member of the Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION).



Tune in to hear about Scott’s early experiments with generative AI in his newsroom. 



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