Events

Past Event

The Second Draft Alumni Lab led by Professor Jonathan Soma

April 9, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
America/New_York
Online Event

The Second Draft Alumni Lab: Everyday AI with Transcription and Summarization led by Professor Jonathan Soma

CJS is excited to announce the launch of the Second Draft Alumni Lab!

Starting in April, this exclusive series of 60-minute online workshops will equip you with the latest AI tools and techniques to enhance your storytelling.

What to Expect:

  • Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders and AI experts.
  • Hands-on Training: Get practical experience with AI tools.
  • Q&A Sessions: Ask questions and engage with fellow alumni.
  • Global Accessibility: Zoom Webinar, noon EDT

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your journalism career.

April 9, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET

Learn the ins and outs of how AI can give journalists a leg up on everyday tasks like transcribing interviews and sifting through documents. Beyond the basics, we'll also look at the questions of accuracy, hallucinations, and best practices, making sure you're using these tools responsibly and ethically. Finally, we'll wrap up with a look at the privacy of both your own data as well as your sources.

Jonathan Soma is a programmer and educator who specializes in making data accessible. He has worked with leading news organizations like ProPublica and The New York Times to visualize and analyze data.

Soma co-founded the Brooklyn Brainery, an educational platform, and is a speaker at Masters of Social Gastronomy. He holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia.

Register here.

For questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at [email protected].

Contact Information

Columbia Journalism Office of Alumni and Development