AI and Responsible Journalism Toolkit

by the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge

Education

A collection of resources introducing journalists and communicators to key themes in AI research and debunking harmful myths.

  • Demystifying Artificial Intelligence: Separating Fact from Fiction (Scottish AI Alliance)

    TIME COMMITMENT: less than 30 min.

    This blog post is tailored for a general audience and aims to clarify and dispel common misconceptions stemming from the media's portrayal of AI. It delves into genuine concerns and risks associated with AI, such as job loss.

  • Explainer: What is a foundation model? (Ada Lovelace Institute)

    TIME COMMITMENT: 30 min.

    This webpage serves policymakers and regulators as well as any audience interested in foundation models, also known as ‘general-purpose artificial intelligence.’ It aims to develop a shared understanding around some established and contested terms related to different kinds of foundation models and model ecosystems to enable effective communication and decision-making around them.

  • AI Myths Website (Daniel Leufer, Mozilla Foundation)

    TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 hours.

    This website is designed for a broad audience, aiming to dispel prevalent myths and misconceptions related to AI often perpetuated by the media. It is organised into eight sections, delving into AI's portrayal, definition, governance, and applications. Each section links to further resources for those seeking in-depth insights into the discussed topics.

  • The A-Z of AI (Oxford Internet Institute)

    TIME COMMITMENT: Less than 1 hour.

    This introductory guidebook is designed for the general public, presenting a collection of concise explanations on AI-related topics. Enhanced with engaging visuals, it spotlights essential AI concepts, the creation and application of these technologies, and their societal repercussions.

  • Reporting on artificial intelligence: a handbook for journalism educators (UNESCO)

    TIME COMMITMENT: 4-5 hours.

    This handbook primarily caters to journalism educators, while also being a valuable resource for practising journalists and journalism students. It helps to develop theoretical knowledge about AI and ethical considerations around it, as well as an understanding of the journalists’ role in mediating and shaping the discourse on AI.