News Corp introduces mandatory AI 'bootcamps' for journalists
Reporters will be taught how to use in-house tools like NewsGPT, as the company ramps up AI use ahead of pay talks and amid growing industry scrutiny.
News Corp will run a series of mandatory artificial intelligence “bootcamps” for journalists across its Australian newsrooms as part of an effort to ramp up the technology’s use in the production process.
The Murdoch-controlled media giant informed journalists last week that they will be required to undergo training in the coming months, covering its proprietary internal AI tool and other functions integrated into the company’s content management system.
The training marks a significant step in News Corp’s push to adopt AI more widely, as the company prepares to enter pay negotiations with staff amid mounting industry uncertainty over the technology’s impact on jobs.
“These bootcamps are mandatory for all editorial staff. They’re a crucial part of our plan to embed AI in our daily workflows and ensure every journalist is confident using the tools now available,” staff were told in an email seen by Capital Brief.
