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The police scanner gets an AI upgrade

How Dataminr turned one editor into a national early-warning system. Plus: AI video editing gets real, the bleakest AI pivot in media, and more.

Feb 26 • Pete Pachal

The ultimate audience repackaging play

A decade of loyal traffic became real revenue. How the Minnesota Star Tribune bundled it, branded it, and sold it.

Feb 19 • Pete Pachal

The Media Copilot's next chapter

Announcing the next chapter of how we’re covering the intersection of AI and media.

Dec 10, 2025 • Pete Pachal

Star Tribune’s AI lab transforms breaking news coverage with human-AI collaboration

The Minnesota newsroom’s rapid translation of a shooter’s manifesto shows how local outlets can harness artificial intelligence for complex reporting…

Sep 29, 2025 • Christopher Allbritton and The Copilot

How to use NotebookLM’s new tools for better reporting and research

NotebookLM's latest upgrades bring deeper insights, better collaboration, and hands-free brainstorming for media professionals.

Jan 15, 2025 • Christopher Allbritton

AI is changing the PR playbook

From concept to campaign, AI tools can help PR and communications professionals do a lot more with less.

Jan 8, 2025 • Christopher Allbritton

How to Set up a Local LLM on your Laptop — and Why You Should

Running AI models locally guarantees privacy for sensitive info and protecting sources.

Dec 18, 2024 • Christopher Allbritton

How AI Prompt Templates Improve Writing, Save Time, and Enhance SEO

Discover the best tools and techniques to transform lackluster AI outputs into compelling copy.

Dec 11, 2024 • Christopher Allbritton

Streamline Your Search: AI Solutions for Finding Expert Sources Quickly

AI tools are changing how journalists and PR pros find and vet reliable experts.

Dec 4, 2024 • Christopher Allbritton

How to Use ChatGPT Search for Better Reporting

Discover how OpenAI's AI-driven SearchGPT enhances reporting with deeper insights, quicker analysis, and streamlined workflows for journalists.

Nov 27, 2024 • Christopher Allbritton

Mastering AI Data Scraping for Text and Video: A Guide for Journalists

How to use AI scraping to extract data from websites and videos to power better journalism.

Nov 6, 2024 • Christopher Allbritton

A Journalist’s Guide to AI Story Generation: From Basic Prompts to Custom GPTs

Step-by-step workflow for brainstorming story ideas with AI

Oct 30, 2024 • Christopher Allbritton

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