Understanding AI
Is artificial intelligence actually intelligent? Do all automated processes use AI? Where did AI come from? What are transformers and how does machine learning work? Here's a look at these new technologies and their development.
Content overview
Using AI responsibly
What laws, ethical standards and environmental impacts do you need to keep in mind when using AI as a journalist? Explore the framework for using AI responsibly in journalism.
Using AI constructively
How can language models improve one's reporting? Learn about constructive prompt engineering and how prompting can help incorporate more diverse perspectives and a focus on solutions, as well as come up with constructive interview questions.
Five starting prompts
Want to dive straight into using AI constructively in your reporting? We provide five constructive prompts you can apply to any topic that will help incoporate the elements of constructive journalism into your work.
Glossary and sources
The glossary breaks down important terms relating to artificial intelligence while our sources and literature list provides plenty of further reading material.
Authors and acknowledgments
Who worked on this project? Learn about everyone who contributed to this project, from the researchers who helped train our GPT to the graphic design tem.
Constructive Ideas Generator
A constructive bot? You bet! We've built a customized GPT that can help you come up with constructive ideas and angles, find overlooked or unusual perspectives, and incorporate solutions into your reporting, among many other things!
Constructive AI Compass
Knowledge, Tools and Tips for Everyday Journalism
Looking to understand and use artificial intelligence to make your journalistic work more constructive? Constructive AI Compass has got you covered!
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Funding
Constructive AI Compass was funded by the Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia. It was created in cooperation with RTL, Deutsche Welle, the Media University and the Constructive Institute. Various individuals contributed to the content – the full list can be found at the end of the booklet.