A "disruptive cyclone" – that’s how Ezra Eeman describes the extreme accelerated change we’re experiencing right now with AI. Where does the media currently stand with respect to this revolutionary technology, and what challenges and opportunities does it present? He answers these questions and more in this episode of the b° future podcast – your podcast for journalism and constructive dialogue, brought to you by the Bonn Insitute.

Ezra Eeman is the strategy and innovation director at NPO, the Dutch public broadcaster. He has more than 20 years of experience in media, innovation and journalism, where he has largely focused on newsroom transformation and digital technology.

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The b° future podcast is sponsored by the Media Lab Innovation Festival, two days of inspiring workshops that explore the newest tools and techniques and how they can strengthen journalism. The next edition will be taking place on March 19 and 20, 2025, in Munich, Germany. Tickets are available at https://media-lab.de/?utm_source=b+future+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=MIF25. Join in and help shape the future!

Credits:

Editors: Mirella Murri, Paula Rösler (Bonn Institute)

Host: Cristina Burack (Bonn Institute)

Producer: AudiotexTour

Director: Ellen Heinrichs (Bonn Institute)

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