Arendalsuka: “Responsible AI moving from research into practice in Norwegian news media”

About the Event
Artificial intelligence is transforming journalism and the media industry at an unprecedented pace, creating both new opportunities and significant challenges. This event brings together researchers and industry partners from SFI MediaFutures to explore how responsible AI is moving from research into practice in Norwegian news media.
MediaFutures Centre Leader Christoph Trattner, Innovation Coordinator Christopher Senf, and MediaFutures industry partners will present ongoing research, real-world applications, and discuss how AI can strengthen editorial practices, support trustworthy journalism, and help maintain public trust in an evolving digital landscape.
More information about the programme and speakers will be announced soon.
Official Program website: https://www.arendalsuka.no/program/ansvarlig-ai-i-nyhetsmedier-fra-forskning-til-praksis
Program & Speakers:
- 11:00–11:02 — Welcome and framing (Christopher Senf, SFI MediaFutures)
- 11:02–11:08 — Why responsible AI in news media matters now (Christoph Trattner, SFI MediaFutures)
- 11:08–11:17 — VITAL: verifying health and lifestyle claims (Christoph Trattner and Tobias Wessel, SFI MediaFutures)
- 11:17–11:26 — Tackling misinformation with AI (Gaute Kokkvoll, Factiverse AS)
- 11:26–11:35 — AI-enabled detection of fake content (Runa Engen, Faktisk.no)
- 11:35–11:45 — Moderated Q&A: what must Norway build next? (All Speakers & moderated by Christopher Senf, SFI MediaFutures)