“Transparency is the foundational step toward understanding and assessing AI accountability, as regulations can be enacted to compel organizations to disclose the inner workings of their AI algorithms and decision-making processes.”

“The goal is not to just use these things everywhere just because they exist or for the sake of using them because they’re neat. The goal is to find ways to make journalists more effective, more efficient, and to allow them more time to be out there reporting and serving their communities”

“Moving beyond the theoretical, it’s clear that biased data can lead to discriminatory outcomes, particularly in areas like housing, education, and employment."

“The Metaverse is not just about VR headsets and infrastructure. It’s a tool that brings people together, supporting them in their learning and development.”

“To ensure equitable distribution of AI’s benefits, we must democratize access to AI technology and education, fostering a culture of open-source AI development.”

“Building YESEO was about more than just SEO; it was about understanding and meeting the evolving needs of newsrooms globally, ensuring every story finds its audience, no matter where or how it’s told.”

“We need to stop striving for perfection at all times and focus on having genuine conversations with people. It’s important to be transparent about our processes, even if they’re not perfect.”

“”Remaining customer-obsessed is still the key to product management. If you’re not creating a solution for someone’s problem, you’re likely just building something for the sake of it, which is not a good approach.””

“We need to impose data portability requirements that would allow people to better control their data.”

“It is important to ensure bias-free data before starting a design, then select algorithms that do not result in bias or unethical actions when the data is trained.”

“Starting something new is not an easy task, so be patient and kind to yourself. Allow yourself to make mistakes and to not be the best and don’t compare yourself with others. So I really would recommend you, compare yourself today, with yourself the week or the month before.”

“Understanding AI as a holistic challenge means focusing not just on technology, but on the people and processes behind it.”

“Since the beginning in 2018, I have focused on two main areas. First, Twitter/X, which has transformed from the go-to platform for media, journalists, and news to one of the most controversial platforms in recent years. Second, I address ways to cover news for younger audiences on various platforms, particularly TikTok, where I train newsrooms on effective storytelling and format strategies and support the opening of new channels.”

“The key was finding the right place to apply AI. Some asked why we didn’t automate the writing of the story since we have the documentation and summary. We wanted to ensure humans were in the loop, automating the time-consuming research work and freeing up journalists to do what they do best—call sources and talk to people, where the good stories are. “

“Interdisciplinary collaboration and responsible AI are crucial to ensuring that technology serves the public good while mitigating potential risks.”

“AI technologies can indeed help the journalism industry, but only if we first collectively accept that our mission is not to be content creators but to provide a service built on listening.”

“AI ethics cannot be dictated solely by politicians or embedded by engineers into AI systems; it is something that we, as a society, must collectively discover and develop.”

“AI ethics is the intersection of technology and the humanities. It is important because it impacts all of us, not just as a product, but as a system.”

“One of the primary benefits of blockchain in the financial sector is its ability to enhance security and transparency. Each transaction recorded on a blockchain is time-stamped and immutable, significantly reducing the risk of fraud.”

“Now, AI is a buzzword – everyone’s talking about AI, generative AI, ChatGPT – but what is it really? People know the word, they know everyone’s talking about it, but they’re not aware of what it actually is. That’s why AI literacy is becoming crucial.”

“AI is being integrated into public affairs in a way that connects directly to business relevance while balancing societal impact.”

“Our overall aim was to find ideas that demonstrate how AI might deeply impact civilizational foundations without getting too abstract or philosophical.”

“AI has advanced significantly in generating text, pictures, audio, and speech. The next big step is the creation of realistic moving images through AI. This will allow us to produce content at Hollywood level in a very short time, something that was unthinkable a few years ago.“

“I focus on four core values: simplicity, accessibility, productivity, and creativity. These values ensure that any tool I recommend isn’t just functional, but can help people genuinely improve how they work and create.”

“The job of journalists is hard enough as it is. We wanted to create a tool that makes their job just a little bit easier, by connecting them to the right voices when it matters most.”

“Journalism has a higher standard. So it’s imperative, especially now in this age of AI, that the technology we use adheres to our code of ethics as journalists.”

“What’s the point of chasing digital innovation if people aren’t free to express themselves?”

“Regulatory sandboxes are not just about compliance; they create an environment where companies can test AI innovations while ensuring they align with evolving legal frameworks.”

“If I run an agency and sell a purely AI-generated logo to a client, I cannot grant any rights to it if I don’t have an original creative contribution. This opens new legal issues in client relationships that may not be covered by existing contracts.”

“Remaining customer-obsessed is still the key to product management. If you’re not creating a solution for someone’s problem, you’re likely just building something for the sake of it, which is not a good approach.”

“We are all learning together, and curiosity is the only thing that will help us stay ahead.”

“Curiosity is a beautiful thing. But doing things on your own is a lot harder than doing them in a supportive environment.”

“The functionality from AI is so fundamental to what news does. It deals with the heart of information, that sooner or later it’s going to add up to something more than just making the existing way we do journalism more efficient. It’s going to add up to a whole new, very different kind of information ecosystem.”

“Journalists need to become a beacon of trust – that role will become way more important than to write well.”