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AI coverage doesn’t need more hype! For journalists, covering AI should mean more than reporting the latest model, chatbot or product announcement. Instead, thorough AI reporting must leave tech departments and become a cross-cutting issue of accountability journalism. That is the argument Dr. Rose N. Kimani and Attila Mong make in our latest roadmap paper "Securing the future of journalism in the age of AI." 👉 Slide through the carousel to find a practical reporting checklist!

Online violence is a global problem. Kenya has a local solution. The new app Bytes of Change is an innovative platform that allows victims of online attacks, such as online harassment and scams, to report directly to police. With the secure app, victims can easily and safely file a report, upload evidence and even follow investigations. Health and Economic development strategy Organization (HEDSO), the NGO behind the app, has been working to open up the conversation about gender-based violence in Busia County since 2019. They go to schools and churches, and even hold football matches to sensitize and raise awareness about gender-based violence in the community. Bytes of Change is their latest project, which has already gotten results since its release just a few months ago and garnered national attention. The DW Akademie project TrustLab developed the project and provided grants and mentorship, with funding from the European Union.

✨ New online course “Archive and Metadata Explainer” 🤔 What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word archive? Probably not the kind of buzzword that makes you stop scrolling. Most people picture dusty documents, endless shelves and someone peering over a pair of reading glasses. 💡 But that is only part of the story: As AI scrapes the net for every bit of reliable information, journalistic archives are increasingly recognized not only as foundations of media production, but also as one of the most valuable resources of the AI digital age. With our free, self-guided course “Archive and Metadata Explainer” you will journey through the purpose and structure of media archives, uncover the significance of metadata and discover how structured information unlocks new capabilities in AI-driven environments. Authors: 🔹Lisa Esser focuses on the areas of information retrieval and data governance at Deutsche Welle 🔹 Kirstin Radtke focuses on all topics related to AI at DW 🔹Julian Lawitschka is responsible for archiving processes at Information and Archives, DW 🔹Cordia Baumann, Head of Information and Archives, DW (responsible) Concept and idea: 🔹 Julius Endert, Senior Consultant, DW Akademie Think Tank 🔹 Steffen Leidel, Head of Community of Practice AI at DW Akademie   Ready to kick up some dust? Here we go: https://lnkd.in/dVapephk

How can local media create spaces for meaningful dialogue with their audiences? We're looking for a consultant or organization to design and implement dialogue formats with audiences in Guatemala City. 📅 Apply by October 21, 2026 👉 Find the full terms of reference here: https://lnkd.in/eNwqRWdN And in Spanish: https://lnkd.in/e6Rc5RbS

🤔 What's it really like to be a journalism trainee at Deutsche Welle? For Farid Zuchrinata, it can mean researching mosquitoes and bacteria, or diving deep into science journalism. In our Volo Q&A, he shares what excites him most about the profession, the parts that can be scary and his experience as part of our current trainee cohort. 🎥 Watch the interview below. And don't forget to apply until November 17:  https://lnkd.in/dy6tM5RW

When media organizations negotiate with Big Tech one by one, the playing field is anything but level. This is particularly true for smaller and local publishers, which often lack the legal, technical and financial resources to negotiate with global technology companies on equal terms. It’s a challenge participants discussed during our #DWFreedom "The Next Chapter: Journalism in the Age of AI" event series earlier this year. Those conversations have now fed into a new strategic roadmap by Dr. Rose N. Kimani and Attila Mong on "securing the future of journalism in the age of AI." One way forward? Don’t negotiate alone! Collective action can help media organizations: 🤝 negotiate licensing, AI training rights and compensation together 🧩 pool technology, infrastructure and expertise 📣 amplify their voice in policy debates 🌐 reduce their dependence on dominant platforms Sally Hammoud, Monsur Hussain and Ruslan Mihalevschi reviewed the roadmap before publication. They agree that joining forces will be crucial.👇 Share your perspective: What should collective action look like?

Deutsche Welle Traineeship application facts 💡 What does "18 months of journalistic training" actually entail? During the program, seminar modules alternate with internships in editorial departments offering you get a chance to put into practice what you’ve just learned. 📌 First destination: Bonn For the first 10 months, trainees are based in Bonn, working as online editors or reporters for podcasts, or developing Social Media reels or videos. 🎦 Internships in Berlin focus more on video and TV production, although all DW editorial departments are multimedia. 🌏 Trainees then spend two months in a DW bureau outside Germany. 🔗 Curious to learn more? Check out our FAQ: https://lnkd.in/eMv7htPA And remember to apply by November 17: https://lnkd.in/dy6tM5RW

Your speech might be helping train AI right now. But are you being paid for it? AI systems scrape recordings from Indigenous communities across the web, often without speakers' consent, attribution or compensation, says #DWFreedom guest author Subhashish Panigrahi. As AI systems expand globally, they need language data: words, conversations, translations, accents and cultural context. If communities provide the data that makes AI useful, should they get a share of the value created? The debate goes far beyond copyright. It touches on equity, representation and digital rights, especially for speakers of underrepresented languages. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehu2FAmf

📢 Consultants wanted! We're seeking expertise to help strengthen Suspilne Ukraine’s production and technology departments as the public broadcaster moves forward with organizational change, modernized workflows and the strategic integration of AI. Deadline: October 20, 2026. https://lnkd.in/euVSigqv

We’re launching our MIL4Peace platform! Join us to discover a new Arabic-language learning hub for media literacy, critical thinking and responsible information engagement. #WeAllPlayAPart UNESCO #MILWeek