Media Disrupted Workshops

Registration is required for the workshops; space is limited.

Beyond the hype: Practical AI workflows for newsrooms and classrooms

Ogden Digital Media Hub, Media Innovation Center

Most discussions about AI in journalism focus on content creation, but the real value lies in the behind-the-scenes work that makes better journalism possible. This hands-on workshop teaches journalists, editors, and journalism educators how to use AI and automation for research organization, interview documentation, source management, and workflow optimization. We'll explore why context management beats prompt engineering, demonstrate simple automation strategies that work alongside AI tools, and share practical methods for teaching AI literacy in journalism programs. Participants will work with real newsroom scenarios and leave with a personalized toolkit including access to specialized resources for journalism AI applications.

Fair Use or Infringing? Examining the Current State of Copyright Litigation Against Generative AI Developers in Media, Arts and Entertainment

Strategic Communications Hub, Media Innovation Center

Generative AI products are disrupting content creation across media and creative and performing arts. Whether you are a musician, artist, performer, designer, or media professional – and whether you are excited, curious, or anxious about Generative AI - understanding copyright and IP is critical for understanding the impacts in your field. Dozens of copyright lawsuits have been brought against the developers of generative AI models, and the stakes are huge. Copyright law theoretically allows for the destruction of infringing copies, including possibly some models. This talk will explore the leading theories plaintiffs allege in these lawsuits, as well as early rulings that provide some indication of how judges might ultimately weigh these arguments and what that means for your own work.