Can artificial intelligence replace editors and producers in newsrooms?
And how does journalism build a future rooted in equity and accountability?
In this in-depth interview, Sisi Wei, Editor-in-Chief of The Markup, shares her insights on:
✅ The risks of over-reliance on AI in journalism
✅ Why diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for credible reporting
✅ How newsrooms can rebuild trust with their audiences
✅ What leadership in media must look like in 2025 and beyond
If you care about the future of journalism, newsroom culture, or the impact of artificial intelligence on media, this conversation is for you.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 - Start
02:47 - NewsCorp Australia
04:40 - Sisi Wei Interview
07:26 - Can Newsrooms Responsibly Use AI?
13:46 - Misinformation Farm
18:09 - The Environmental Cost of AI
22:53 - AI Cannot Do Quality Journalism
28:03 - Is Journalism Just More Content?
30:55 - Reporting v Opinion
36:08 - CalMatters
38:16 - Data Regulation
41:51 - Does AI Want Your Data?
42:59 - Is Political Violence Profitable?
46:24 - What Is Not Allowed on Social Media?
47:04 - The Digital Democracy Project
Articles featured in the episode:
News Corp bets big on AI tools but journalists voice concerns
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jun/20/news-corp-bets-big-on-ai-tools-but-journalists-voice-concerns?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Business Insider will lay off 21% of staff amid AI disruption and “extreme traffic drops”
https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/05/business-insider-will-lay-off-21-of-staff-amid-ai-disruption-and-extreme-traffic-drops-outside-of-our-control/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Bringing Digital Democracy to California and Beyond
https://dicktofel.substack.com/p/bringing-digital-democracy-to-california
How Meta Brings in Millions Off Political Violence
https://themarkup.org/investigations/2024/10/04/how-meta-brings-in-millions-off-political-violence
You have a right to delete your data. Some companies are making it extra difficult
https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/08/companies-make-it-hard-to-delete-personal-data/
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