Briefly News Chief Editor Selected for Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Newsroom Mentoring Programme [Video]

• Briefly News is thrilled to announce that its Chief Editor, Rianette Cluley, has been selected to participate in the prestigious AI Newsroom Mentoring programme organised by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
• This selection recognizes Cluley’s exceptional leadership and forward-thinking approach to integrating artificial intelligence into newsrooms.

Cluley has been a vocal advocate for the responsible adoption of AI in journalism. In early 2024, she spearheaded a workshop at Briefly News, providing journalists across South Africa with practical insights into ethical AI usage and showcasing valuable AI tools for newsgathering and content creation. This initiative demonstrated her commitment to empowering journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving media landscape.

Her expertise extends beyond internal training. Cluley recently authored a compelling articlefor the INMA Blog, emphasizing the crucial need for news organizations to proactively develop Ctheir own AI policies and best practices. She argued that waiting for global guidelines …