When you come across a blog post about digital tools for journalists, you usually find note-taking, grammar-correcting, and data-mining tools. Is that a problem? Yes, it is. But why?
Imagine a journalist’s work process. It begins not with a clipboard, but in their mind. Inspiration can strike from various sources, such as articles, impressions, novels, films, or assignments from their editor. That’s why people often say that the theme lies in the street. Now, what happens when a journalist identifies a theme? They become unstoppable. If they’re humble, they might want to interview an expert. But can they find one?
Here’s one simple way.
There are numerous methods to find an expert, and one of them involves watching documentaries featuring knowledgeable individuals. Many of these films are available digitally on the internet, displaying the names and affiliations of the experts on-screen. And here’s where the real work begins. Journalists need to take notes of this information and search for the experts’ email addresses, websites, or social media accounts to establish contact. It’s a challenging task, isn’t it?
The 3-in-1 tool—a vision turned reality
Imagine an app that could assist journalists in finding smart people to interview. This app would have the following capabilities:
1. Extract all the names and titles of individuals featured in the documentary.
2. Locate their online presence.
3. Compile this data into a convenient table.
Such a tool would be immensely valuable. Can AI fulfill this vision and make it a reality?
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