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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 20 MIN

Poynter’s Alex Mahadevan on the use of AI in the newsroom

from The Lead · host University of Georgia

As director of MediaWise at Poynter, Alex Mahadevan leads one of the world’s most influential digital media literacy projects, teaching journalists and audiences of all ages how to navigate a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. His work goes beyond educating – it also allows them to learn how they can use the tools responsibly and ethically.  In this episode, Mahadevan talks about how AI has reshaped journalism and shifted its ethical guidelines, while also changing the way he teaches literacy to millions of people. He also reflects on how AI has altered his own media consumption in his personal life.  Find The Lead podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at the link in bio. bit.ly/m/coxinstitute Guest: Alex Mahadevan, Director of MediaWise at Poynter  Host: Ansley Gavlak  

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