At Media Party Chicago 2023, Liam Andrew, Chief Product Officer at the Texas Tribune, explored how newsrooms can leverage AI to broaden regional coverage despite resource limitations. By connecting historical databases—such as campaign finance and government salaries—with automated CMS tagging, the outlet is building a strong data foundation for journalistic innovation.
Andrew emphasized that the Tribune is in an experimental phase focused strictly on enhancing editorial workflows rather than auto-publishing content. From drafting newsletters and transcribing public meetings to building knowledge graphs across siloed datasets, these tools aim to save time and help reporters scale complex investigations.
True to the Tribune’s open-source philosophy, Andrew concluded by advocating for open collaboration across the media ecosystem. By sharing their code, technology, and strategic frameworks, they hope to empower other newsrooms to co-lead AI adoption and strengthen local journalism together.
Don’t miss the full presentation! Watch Liam Andrew’s Keynote at Media Party Chicago 2023.
