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Artificial intelligence as a tool in content production

Artificial intelligence as a tool in content production

The seminar is aimed at participants who want to learn how artificial intelligence can support them in complex research. Participants will be introduced to AI-supported tools for analyzing large amounts of data, including the extraction of information from image and sound files. Case studies will be used to show how AI is successfully used in investigative journalism and the challenges involved.

Artificial intelligence as a research tool

Artificial intelligence as a research tool

The seminar is aimed at participants who want to learn how artificial intelligence can support them in complex searches. Participants will be introduced to AI-powered tools for analyzing large amounts of data, including extracting information from image and sound files. Case studies will be used to show how AI is successfully used in investigative journalism and the challenges involved.

Basics for reporting on artificial intelligence

Basics for reporting on artificial intelligence

The seminar provides an introduction to the technical foundations of modern AI technology and explains key terms such as large language models and neural networks. In addition, ethical issues such as data protection, racial bias and intellectual property will be discussed using case studies. Participants will gain insights into the AI industry, market strategies and current AI regulations, particularly in the EU and US context.

Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI & 3D KI

Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI & 3D KI

Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI offer impressive flexibility for the creation of images, videos and 3D models. This seminar will show you how to use these powerful open source tools to take your creative projects to the next level.

Leonardo AI: The tool for high-quality image and video creation

Leonardo AI: The tool for high-quality image and video creation

In an era where visual creativity is being redefined by technology, Leonardo AI offers outstanding image and video generation capabilities. This tool is perfect for professional creatives who want to create high-quality visual content in a variety of styles.

Writing more efficiently with ChatGPT & Co

Writing more efficiently with ChatGPT & Co

Find out in this workshop how you can revolutionize your writing processes with ChatGPT & Co. We’ll show you how to use artificial intelligence to work more efficiently and creatively.

Functionality and technology of text-to-speech systems

Functionality and technology of text-to-speech systems

Experience the fascinating world of AI-driven speech generation and discover how it can revolutionize your working life. Through practical examples and live demonstrations, you will learn how to use the technology effectively in your own projects.

OSINT in the age of AI: insight and practical skills

OSINT in the age of AI: insight and practical skills

In an increasingly networked and data-driven world, open source intelligence (OSINT) is becoming more and more important. OSINT is the collection and analysis of publicly available information to gain valuable insights that can be used in various industries such as security, journalism and market research. This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of OSINT and how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the methods and tools used to gather information.

Microsoft Copilot for beginners

Microsoft Copilot for beginners

In this workshop, all participants get to know Microsoft Copilot and learn how the potential of this AI-supported solution can be used in everyday working life. Microsoft Copilot can increase efficiency, automate repetitive tasks and create more time for value-adding activities. This workshop will show you in a practical way how you can integrate Microsoft Copilot into your daily workflow in order to achieve maximum relief.

AI video generation with Kling and Pika

AI video generation with Kling and Pika

In this seminar you will get a comprehensive overview of the most impressive AI tools for video generation, such as Kling, Runway Gen-3, Pika and Luma Labs Dream Machine. We will demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages as well as the various applications of these tools using short films from the AI filmmaking community. You will then learn how to use Runway Gen-3 and Luma Labs Dream Machine to generate videos based on images or prompts.

Produce podcasts with the help of AI

Produce podcasts with the help of AI

This course explores the possibilities of generative AI in podcast production. Participants will learn how AI technologies can improve the entire podcast production process, from ideation and scripting to audio processing and publishing. We’ll explore innovative ways to use AI to make podcasts more efficient and engaging and optimize the listening experience.

Visual data worlds: data visualization with AI

Visual data worlds: data visualization with AI

In this course, participants will learn how AI technologies can transform complex data into meaningful visual representations. We will explore innovative approaches and tools to communicate data visually effectively. This course teaches skills to create meaningful data visualizations that enable more profound understanding and better decision-making.

AI-empowered video summaries

AI-empowered video summaries

In this course, participants will learn how to use artificial intelligence to create efficient and informative video summaries. We will explore innovative techniques and tools to transform videos into concise and engaging summaries using AI. This makes it possible to convey complex content effectively and save time.

Social media storytelling in the AI ​​age

Social media storytelling in the AI ​​age

This course highlights the fusion of social storytelling and AI. Participants will learn how AI technologies can be used to optimize social media stories. We will explore innovative approaches and strategies to use AI to create and share engaging and impactful stories in the social media world.

Produce and optimize multimedia content with generative AI

Produce and optimize multimedia content with generative AI

This course covers the production and optimization of multimedia content using generative AI. Participants will learn about the application of AI technologies to generate and improve diverse multimedia content. This includes images, videos, and audio content. We will explore innovative methods of how generative AI can efficiently design and optimize multimedia experiences.

AI in everyday editorial life: Human intelligence meets machine inspiration

AI in everyday editorial life: Human intelligence meets machine inspiration

This course highlights human intelligence and AI synergies in everyday journalistic life. We research how AI can be used sensibly and what tasks it can support. The course shows how AI tools such as ChatGPT3.5 and ChatGPT4 can generate headlines, teasers and other editorial content. We also learned techniques for effectively using AI results to optimize professional text work, research, and editing.

ChatGPT FROM ZERO TO HERO

ChatGPT FROM ZERO TO HERO

This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of ChatGPT, from the basics to advanced applications. The focus is on how ChatGPT works and the diverse possible applications. Practical exercises and examples are provided to strengthen skills in using ChatGPT. This workshop is primarily aimed at new users but can also be of interest to experienced users to bring their knowledge of ChatGPT to a higher level.

How generative AI changes customer needs and purchasing behavior

How generative AI changes customer needs and purchasing behavior

This workshop highlights how generative AI technologies revolutionize understanding customer needs and purchasing behaviour. Attendees will learn how AI algorithms can be used to gain deep insights into customer preferences and decision-making patterns. The workshop offers practical examples and strategies to implement these findings into business strategies and thus achieve a competitive advantage.

Helpful AI tools for journalistic research

Helpful AI tools for journalistic research

This workshop focuses on helpful ChatGPT tools for journalistic research. It offers insights into effective information gathering and analysis. Here, the knowledge of using ChatGPT is expanded to create current and well-founded news reports. Various use cases and techniques are covered to make journalistic work more efficient and productive.

Evaluation of complex scientific studies with generative AI

Evaluation of complex scientific studies with generative AI

How can AI technologies efficiently analyze and evaluate scientific research results? Participants will find out in this seminar how to filter relevant studies from the wealth of scientific publications and use the knowledge gained effectively. AI systems enable rapid quality assessment and relevance checks of research papers, minimizing the time spent on literature research and analysis.

Topic Mastery with AI: Streamlining Research Processes

Topic Mastery with AI: Streamlining Research Processes

In this workshop, participants will learn how AI technologies help filter relevant information faster and make connections between different sources. Using practical examples, it is shown how AI can be used to make profound insights into subject areas more accessible and more efficient.

AI-Enhanced Interview Techniques

AI-Enhanced Interview Techniques

The workshop provides practical guidance and examples of how AI can transform the interview preparation process and open up new opportunities for in-depth and engaging conversations. It teaches how the possibilities of AI can be used to take interviews to a higher level while maintaining journalistic integrity and authenticity.

Generative AI and its development in marketing strategies

Generative AI and its development in marketing strategies

In a constantly evolving digital landscape, generative AI has also become a game changer in the marketing sector. This course is your introduction to AI-driven creativity and demonstrates its profound impact on the entire marketing landscape.

Build your own GPT

Build your own GPT

This workshop allows participants to create their own GPT. We cover the basics and steps of this process to provide a deeper understanding of how GPT models work. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of AI development and create your own GPT model.

SEO-optimized writing with ChatGPT

SEO-optimized writing with ChatGPT

This seminar focuses on writing SEO optimized content using ChatGPT. Participants learn strategies and techniques to give their texts more visibility through search engine optimization. Ideal for content creators who want to strengthen their SEO skills.

Insightful Prompting: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage

Insightful Prompting: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage

This seminar focuses on applying prompts in the corporate environment and highlights the importance and potential of ChatGPT. It covers using prompts for information retrieval and analysis, including creating prompts for business information and extracting relevant data from large data sets. It is ideal for anyone who wants to use prompts effectively in business.

Basics of Prompt Writing

Basics of Prompt Writing

This seminar teaches the fundamentals of prompt writing, including the structure of prompts and basic techniques. We show how prompts can be contextualized and offer tips, tricks and proven methods for optimal prompt writing. In addition, possible errors and stumbling blocks are highlighted, and how to avoid them is explained.

Mastering GPT Store: Unlocking Customized AI Solutions

Mastering GPT Store: Unlocking Customized AI Solutions

This seminar highlights the importance of ChatGPT plugins and introduces various ones. It includes live demonstrations of integrating plugins and presents examples of their practical use. Participants can practice with examples and receive tips and tricks for optimising plugins. It is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their prompting skills with ChatGPT plugins.

Prompt engineering basics

Prompt engineering basics

This seminar provides a basic introduction to prompt engineering and its applications in AI. We will discuss the importance of prompt engineering in achieving desired results from language models, introduce various techniques, and cover how to create effective prompts for AI models.

Journalism & AI: The Art of Crafting Effective Prompts

Journalism & AI: The Art of Crafting Effective Prompts

The workshop offers a practice-oriented introduction to “successful prompting” in a journalistic context. He teaches journalistic prompt writing and a guide for writing effective journalistic prompts. As part of the workshop, ideas for journalistic content will be developed and shown how prompts can be used effectively in journalistic practice.

AI tools: insights and opportunities

AI tools: insights and opportunities

This module focuses on the diverse applications of AI tools in various areas of responsibility. We present various digital tools and explain their specific application areas. The functions and possibilities of the AI ​​tools presented are demonstrated, and the advantages and disadvantages of each application are highlighted.

Generative AI in journalism

Generative AI in journalism

This workshop will focus on generative AI in journalism, including storytelling in various media formats. We will discuss in detail the potential impact of this technology on journalism. This event offers a unique opportunity to understand the interplay between journalism and AI and explore the opportunities and challenges in this exciting field.

Fact-checking: Techniques for Verifying AI-Created Content

Fact-checking: Techniques for Verifying AI-Created Content

The main goal of this workshop is to teach AI content recognition strategies. It includes identifying suspicious patterns and inconsistencies, checking internal and external logic, and exposing news-relevant AI fakes. The work involves practical exercises and actual fake news examples, fake images and manipulated videos.

Responsible AI & Ethics

Responsible AI & Ethics

This workshop addresses the challenges and opportunities of linking ethics and AI. We highlight principles and guidelines for responsible AI and practical case studies. We also discuss ethics-based decision-making in AI applications and the effects of AI on society and the world of work. The future of responsible AI, current trends and developments are also topics.

Generative AI in the creative industry

Generative AI in the creative industry

This training provides a comprehensive look at the applications of generative AI in creative areas such as design, advertising, and storytelling. Participants learn how generative models can be used to create and expand creative content. Particular attention is paid to the use of generative AI to generate creative texts, market analyses, and stories.

Text-to-Image AI From words to images

Text-to-Image AI From words to images

This learning module focuses on how artificial intelligence creates visual representations from text descriptions. Basic concepts and techniques essential for understanding how text-to-image AI systems work are taught. Through exercises, participants will learn how words can be transformed into images and explore the diverse application areas of this innovative technology.

Text summarization and translation with ChatGPT

Text summarization and translation with ChatGPT

In this training, participants will learn how to use generative AI for text summarization and automation. You will learn how to use ChatGPT effectively in content creation through case studies and practical examples. They also receive valuable tips to optimize the quality of their results.

Conversational AI & Chatbots

Conversational AI & Chatbots

The training provides essential knowledge of conversational AI and its use in chatbot development. Participants will learn techniques for creating human-like responses in chatbots and gain insights into their structure and architecture. A focus is on natural language processing (NLP) and practical applications to illustrate conversational AI’s potential in various application areas.

Introduction to Large Language Models

Introduction to Large Language Models

Participants will learn basic concepts of Large Language Models (LLMs) in this course. The training offers insights into how LLMs work and the diverse possible applications. Participants will learn how these powerful models can be used in various areas.

Introduction to generative AI

Introduction to generative AI

This training provides a basic introduction to artificial intelligence. The already tested applications in technology and society are also highlighted. The differences between traditional AI and generative AI and how generative AI works when creating data, images, and text are also explained.

Machine Learning

Machine Learning

This workshop is aimed at beginners who want to learn more about machine learning. Participants gain insights into the basic concepts and methods of machine learning and their practical applications. Hands-on exercises consolidate understanding and make it easier for participants to get started in machine learning.

Python for data analysis and visualization

Python for data analysis and visualization

This training provides an introduction to using Python for data analysis and visualization. Participants will learn Python programming to analyze data effectively and create beautiful visualizations.

Python for beginners

Python for beginners

This training focuses on programming with Python, a widely used programming language worldwide. Participants learn the essential elements of Python, including variables, data structures, loops, and functions. The course aims to create a basic understanding of programming and enable participants to develop simple Python programs independently.

SQL for Data Analysis

SQL for Data Analysis

This training provides a comprehensive insight into SQL. It is specifically designed for data analysts who want to expand or refresh their SQL skills. The course covers the basics of SQL, including data query, data manipulation and analysis. By the end, participants will be well-equipped to use SQL effectively for data analysis and reporting.

Tableau for beginners

Tableau for beginners

This training offers an introduction to the world of Tableau. Together, we’ll explore the basics of this powerful data visualization tool, including importing data, creating beautiful dashboards, and designing powerful visualizations.

How to break into Big Data?

How to break into Big Data?

This training will explain why different roles are critical in Big Data. The tasks of a data engineer, data analyst, and data scientist and their everyday work are described. There are also answers: How can you get started on this topic without prior knowledge, and what resources are needed?

Journalistic research with Telegram

Journalistic research with Telegram

This training focuses on effectively using Telegram as a tool for research and information gathering in the journalistic work process. We will explore various strategies and applications of Telegram for journalistic purposes to increase research efficiency and extract valuable information.

Google Mastery: Operators for Advanced Journalistic Research

Google Mastery: Operators for Advanced Journalistic Research

This event focuses on specializing in research skills using Google operators. This includes targeting specific information, formulating more efficient search queries, and discovering hidden resources and data sources. We provide valuable tips and techniques to exploit the full potential of Google operators and take research to the next level.

Website Credibility: Journalistic Research Techniques

Website Credibility: Journalistic Research Techniques

The training focuses on checking (news) websites and identifying indicators of suspicious URLs. Different methods are taught to confirm the authenticity of a website and ensure that it provides reliable information.

Verifying social media accounts

Verifying social media accounts

This training focuses on the comprehensive verification of social media accounts. Strategies for reliably checking social media accounts are highlighted. It will also examine how to determine whether an account has been hacked. Plus: Techniques and tools for protecting social media accounts.

Advanced Photo & Video Verification Techniques

Advanced Photo & Video Verification Techniques

This training offers detailed insights into journalistic research and verification. It includes forensic methods for determining when and where photos and videos were taken. AI algorithms to improve the analysis of metadata in images and videos, as well as the use of geolocation and chronolocation, are also highlighted.

Introduction to Search Engine Optimization

Introduction to Search Engine Optimization

This seminar highlights the world of search engine optimization (SEO). How does content have to be designed to be found more easily? What do search engines look for? We will examine the main SEO techniques to improve website visibility and attract visitors.

Editorial Analytics

Editorial Analytics

This training focuses on analysis methods to optimize editorial decision-making processes. This helps to design content specifically and effectively so that editorial teams can control and display it better.

TV Production: Filming, Editing, and Crafting Engaging Content

TV Production: Filming, Editing, and Crafting Engaging Content

This seminar delves deeply into the world of television production, with a focus on the intricacies of filming, the editing process, and the art of producing engaging TV segments. Participants will be immersed in learning the finest practices and techniques to craft television content that captivates audiences, blending technical skills with creative storytelling to elevate their television production capabilities.

On-Air Mastery: Dynamic Camera Presence

On-Air Mastery: Dynamic Camera Presence

What to say, how to act and where to put people with low incomes? This seminar’s primary focus is live performances in front of the camera. We teach how to develop a professional and compelling presence. Also in this workshop are techniques for moderation, presenting and speaking in front of the camera, and a self-confident appearance.

Mobile Storytelling

Mobile Storytelling

Your cell phone becomes a tool for multimedia reports. This workshop teaches how high-quality video, audio, and photo recordings can be made and easily edited. The focus is on producing selfie shots, interview recordings, short articles and vertical stories.

Wolf Schneider AI: Revolutionizing Text Creation

Wolf Schneider AI: Revolutionizing Text Creation

The main focus of this seminar is the introduction of Wolf Schneider AI. It is a tool based on artificial intelligence that supports authors in text creation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the concept, test different options and evaluate the improvement in text quality through this AI.

Podcast-Training

Podcast-Training

We listened and developed a seminar that turns journalists into hosts. In this seminar, we teach how podcasts are created. The focus is on storytelling, technical aspects of recording and editing, and strategies for effectively distributing and promoting podcasts.

StoryCraft: Enhancing Journalistic Writing and Editing

StoryCraft: Enhancing Journalistic Writing and Editing

How do I build a story? Which W-questions do I have to answer? Where and how do I get my style into a story? This workshop provides answers and highlights the topics of efficient writing under time pressure and critical editing. Goal: Strengthen expressiveness, efficiency and storytelling.

Tabloid Writing Essentials

Tabloid Writing Essentials

The participants deal intensively with the stylistic and content-related peculiarities of the boulevard. You’ll learn to create strong headlines, tell emotional stories, and target audience interest. The aim is to gain a profound understanding of the mechanisms of tabloid journalism. Effective writing is taught “on the side” in this seminar.

Interviewing Skills for Journalists

Interviewing Skills for Journalists

Main focus: Interview techniques for text, audio, and video – in front of and behind the camera. Participants learn effective methods to conduct and design interviews professionally in various media formats. Particular emphasis is placed on questioning techniques and dealing with different interview situations. Goal: Increase versatility and competence in the area of ​​interviewing.

On-Air Excellence: Speech & Moderation Skills

On-Air Excellence: Speech & Moderation Skills

The seminar teaches essential techniques for on-air appearances and speaking techniques. Participants learn to use their voices effectively and speak clearly. You will strengthen your confidence in front of the camera or microphone through practical moderation exercises. Goal: Promote self-confidence and professionalism in live presentations.

Data journalism

Data journalism

This workshop offers insight into the world of data journalism. The focus is on teaching practical skills and concepts. How can data be analyzed effectively and incorporate these results into exciting journalistic reports? We give answers.

Media law & journalistic ethics

Media law & journalistic ethics

Overview of the legal basis of journalism and insights into German media law. What ethical challenges and legal and moral standards must journalistic work meet? Many practical recommendations provide information.