WAN-IFRA announces second cohort of Newsroom AI Catalyst in Latin America

WAN-IFRA has announced the launch of the second cohort of the Newsroom AI Catalyst programme in Latin America, expanding this global initiative to help newsrooms harness the potential of artificial intelligence in journalism. Following its successful first edition in Latin America, which brought together 16 leading publishers, this new cohort will unite additional 13 media organisations from the region for an intensive three-month accelerator. Sponsored by OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, the Newsroom AI Catalyst supports 128 newsrooms worldwide across four key regions: Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Asia.

Participating news organisations will benefit from expert guidance, peer collaboration, and practical workshops addressing AI’s role in content creation, newsroom efficiency, and audience engagement. Each newsroom assembles a multidisciplinary team to explore AI-driven transformations and develop solutions tailored to the challenges and opportunities of Latin America’s media landscape. The integration of AI in journalism is now a strategic necessity. AI can enhance journalistic workflows, personalise content, and improve data-driven reporting, helping news organisations optimise operations and engage audiences more effectively.