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CFG Experts Panel - AI's Impact on Media Freelancers

  • 17 Oct 2024
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Online

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  • If you know a CFG Member, ask them for a discount code for this event, and use it here.
  • CFG Members in Good Standing
  • Open to members of the general public
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  • Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective
  • Crew and support staff
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  • Members of the Canadian Farm Writers Federation and Affiliates
  • CMG - CBC staff and freelancers
  • CWA Canada Associate Program Members
  • Members of the Federation of BC Writers
  • A discount for members of the London Writers
  • Members of the Pacific Media Workers Guild including the Freelance Guild
  • Members of the Society of American Travel Writers - Canada
  • Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
  • Members of the Travel Media Association of Canada
  • The News Guild and CWA members
  • Members of the Writers Federation of New Brunswick
  • Members of the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia

6:30 pm ET Thursday,  October 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a signifant impact on freelancers in media-related fields such as journalism, photography, videography, blogging, podcasting, live streaming, graphic design and coding.

For some, AI has caused market shrinkage or disappearance, while others face the challenge of adapting to rapidly changing markets. A few see AI as an opportunity to expand their skillset.

A panel of AI-engaged professionals will discuss these challenges: digital arts researcher Owen Brierley, PhD, who helped start us on our AI journey; Tony Stubblebine (CEO, Medium.com) who refused to license his users' content to OpenAI and demonetized AI-generated content on the platform; data journalist Jon Schleuss of the Los Angeles Times, president of The News Guild/Communcations Workers of America, and lead of that group's national AI committee; and Anis Heydari, the Canadian Media Guild's subject matter expert on AI during their contract negotiations with the CBC.

The CFG's George Butters, an advocate for the safe use of AI tools by freelancers, will moderate.

NOTE to Members:  Watch your email for a short survey about your experiences with AI in your freelance work.


*CFG Events Rewards Valid for This Session*


Best regards,

The CFG Events Team


NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT





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