During 2 days (December 28-29), the Center for Journalism Training in collaboration with the Provincial Journalists Association organized a training course on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in multimedia journalism. Nearly 40 trainees, who are editors and reporters of Quang Tri Newspaper, Quang Tri Radio and Television Station, Cua Viet Magazine, Quang Tri Provincial Electronic Information Portal, Provincial Police, and the Department of Information and Communications, participated in the training course.

Dr. Luong Dong Son, lecturer at the Institute of Journalism and Communication, Academy of Journalism and Propaganda, conveys basic knowledge about AI - Photo: LA

Speaking at the opening of the training course, Permanent Vice President of the Provincial Journalists Association Hoang Ngoc Sy affirmed that artificial intelligence is not only a trend, but also a useful tool to help journalists improve their work efficiency and create content suitable for readers in the digital age. Through the training course, the capacity to use modern AI tools for the journalism team in the context of strong digital transformation is enhanced.

Within the framework of the training course, the trainees were shared basic knowledge about AI by Dr. Luong Dong Son, lecturer of the Institute of Journalism and Communication, Academy of Journalism and Propaganda; introduced and guided on how to use tools such as: Gemini, ChatGPT, Canva, Capcut... in the process of multimedia journalism.

Applying AI in information processing, writing news articles, video editing, optimizing content on digital platforms and exploiting big data in journalism. At the same time, together analyze and discuss the challenges in the process of applying AI to multimedia journalism.

This is a practical professional activity, helping reporters and editors keep up with modern technology trends. Good use of AI tools will help save time searching for information, generate creative ideas and produce more diverse and attractive journalistic works.

Le An