Northwestern Events Calendar
Feb
2
2026

"AI & The Future of News" - Featuring Emily Withrow, Larry Birnbaum, Nick Diakopoulos, & Jeremy Gilbert

When: Monday, February 2, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT

Where: Location TBD,
Webcast Link (Hybrid)

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Contact: Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence  
nnci@northwestern.edu

Group: Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence (NNCI)

Category: Lectures & Meetings, Data Science & AI

Description:

Join us for an in-person Distinguished Panel event featuring Emily Withrow (NY Times), Larry Birnbaum, and Nick Diakopoulos, moderated by Jeremy Gilbert. 

Title: "AI & The Future of News"

AI is dramatically altering not only the way news is reported but also how audiences encounter and consume information. Journalists currently use AI for everything from analyzing imagery and generating graphics to proofreading articles, suggesting headlines, and monitoring their beat for new stories. As newsrooms adopt these tools to support content production and dissemination, they must also navigate ethical boundaries and responsible use. Meanwhile, malign actors are deploying deepfakes and generative models to spread disinformation and AI slop, increasing the verification workload on journalists. Join our Distinguished Panel to learn more about how AI is reshaping the future of news!

Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.

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