The People Behind AI-Powered Journalism
We're journalists, technologists, and educators who believe that understanding artificial intelligence shouldn't require a computer science degree. Our team brings together decades of newsroom experience with cutting-edge technical expertise to make AI accessible for working journalists.
Meet Our Team
Each person here has walked the path from curiosity to competence in AI journalism. We know what it's like to feel overwhelmed by technology — and we know how to break it down into manageable pieces.
Dorian Thrace
Lead AI Research Director
Dorian spent fifteen years covering technology beats for major outlets before diving deep into machine learning research. His background spans both investigative reporting and natural language processing, making him uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between newsroom needs and AI capabilities. He's particularly passionate about helping journalists understand when AI helps — and when human judgment remains irreplaceable.
Zara Henningsen
Senior Journalism Technology Specialist
After managing digital newsrooms for over a decade, Zara recognized that most journalism AI training felt disconnected from daily newsroom realities. She designs our curriculum around actual workflow challenges — from fact-checking assistance to audience engagement analytics. Her approach focuses on practical implementation rather than theoretical concepts, ensuring journalists can immediately apply what they learn.
Our Approach to AI Education
We believe the best AI education happens when you can connect new concepts to work you're already doing. Rather than starting with algorithms and theory, we begin with journalism challenges and work backward to the AI solutions that actually help.
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Practical First
Every concept we teach connects directly to newsroom scenarios you'll recognize from your own experience.
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Ethical Foundation
We address bias, transparency, and accountability before diving into technical implementation — because journalism's credibility depends on it.
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Human-Centered
AI amplifies human judgment rather than replacing it. We teach you to stay in control of the editorial process.