AI, Journalism & Climate Reporting: Navigating the Tradeoffs

In this timely session hosted by Metcalf Institute and Solutions Journalism Network, veteran journalist and SF State University Professor Yumi Wilson explores one of the biggest questions facing modern journalism:

Should journalists use AI — and if so, how responsibly?

The conversation examines how AI is already transforming newsrooms, the environmental costs behind generative AI systems, the risks of hallucinations and misinformation, and the importance of maintaining human oversight in reporting.

Featuring real newsroom examples, practical frameworks, and thoughtful discussion around ethics, privacy, and accountability, this session offers valuable insight for journalists, communicators, and anyone interested in the future of media.

Watch the full session:
https://youtu.be/maxAh2PK-88?si=MkInX3Gv90vi9xxw