Reinventing News Connections with AI: 5 Tips Every Journalist Needs

In today's episode ...

We’re joined by Adam Harder, co-founder of the innovative platform InPress. InPress is changing how journalists and audiences connect through facts, not filtered algorithms. InPress uses AI to create genuine, story-driven social connections based on factual journalism, aiming to build community and media literacy in the digital age.

This episode is packed with insights for journalists seeking ethical ways to leverage AI, build engagement, and avoid echo chambers. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or hesitant about AI, Adam’s tips and real-world applications offer practical, no-nonsense guidance on using AI to stay relevant without losing your integrity.

Tune in to Discover These Top 5 Actionable Takeaways:

1. Use AI to Foster Genuine Connections Through News

   • Discover how InPress uses AI to match users based on news preferences instead of personal data. This unique approach turns news into a community builder, giving journalists a new way to connect with their audience through meaningful stories, not echo chambers.

2. Leverage Data for Media Literacy and Engagement

   • Learn how AI-driven platforms like InPress can analyze user emotions and reactions to news, providing journalists with feedback on audience interests without bias. This data can help journalists create content that resonates while promoting media literacy.

3. Balance the News Feed for a Broader Perspective

   • Adam explains InPress’s strategy of presenting a balanced feed, like a digital newspaper, to prevent echo chambers. This approach allows audiences to see diverse perspectives, offering journalists a blueprint for presenting fair, fact-driven news in a fragmented media landscape.

4. Integrate AI without a Tech Background

   • Adam’s journey shows that you don’t need to be a developer to innovate with AI. He shares resources like Y Combinator’s co-founder matching tool and his process for using design tools like Figma to bring his vision to life—offering hope and a path forward for non-tech-savvy journalists.

5. Try These AI Tools to Boost Productivity

   • From ChatGPT to Claude, Adam shares simple, powerful AI tools that any journalist can start using to save time, brainstorm ideas, and streamline workflows—no coding required. This episode covers harnessing these tools to stay efficient and adaptable in a rapidly changing industry.

Why Listen?
If you’re a journalist or media pro looking for ways to stay relevant in the digital age, this episode is your guide to using AI ethically and effectively. 

Here’s the list with hyperlinks for each resource Adam mentioned:

1. Ad Fontes Media's Media Bias Chart: A tool to assess the reliability and bias of various news sources.

2. Y Combinator's Co-Founder Matching Platform: A service to connect with potential co-founders for your projects.

3. Poynter's Guide on Media Bias Charts: An insightful article discussing the reliability and use of media bias charts.