Steve and Lou are joined by journalist, editor and AI trainer Harriet Meyer to unpack what AI is actually changing in newsrooms, PR teams and editorial workflows. From research and analysis to campaign planning, disclosure, trust and responsible use, Harriet shares where AI is genuinely useful, where it is mostly noise, and why human judgement still matters more than ever. If you're working in PR, media or content and trying to work out where AI fits into your day-to-day, this episode is a great place to start.

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00:37 – What has actually changed in journalism?

03:04 – Spotting AI early

05:21 – Excitement, fear and scepticism

09:17 – Where AI is genuinely useful right now

12:18 – Tool overwhelm and where to start

16:45 – Better use cases for agencies and teams

23:34 – The biggest risks of AI misuse

35:31 – Where humans still outperform AI

Check out the full episode transcript here.

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About the Digital PR Podcast

Hosted by our very own Heads of PR, Lou and Steve, we recorded our first episode of the Digital PR Podcast back in December 2022, and have had some fascinating conversations with movers and shakers from the PR industry in the UK and further afield, sharing their knowledge and experiences.

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#42 AI and the Future of Journalism with Harriet Meyer