JournalismAI Discovery Lab
Discover key principles of artificial intelligence in journalism across our online courses, available at no cost.
The JournalismAI Discovery Lab is our updated and expanded e-learning experience. The purpose of this initiative is to empower journalists, editors, product managers and newsroom professionals to learn the basics of AI at their own pace and at their own time.
The programme is designed by the JournalismAI team at the London School of Economics (LSE) and supported by the Google News Initiative.
Why JournalismAI Discovery Lab?
We are passionate about making the potential of AI more accessible, countering the inequalities in the global news media around the subject.
What started in 2022 as an email-based course quickly grew into a global movement. Over 16,000 journalists, creators, and media professionals from more than 115 countries, learning across four languages, signed up for that initial journey.
The overwhelming demand for this training made one thing clear: our community needed a permanent home. The JournalismAI Discovery Lab was built to be just that. Now, no matter where you are in the world or how busy your schedule is, you can learn, experiment, and grow at your own pace, anytime and from anywhere.
Learning in French, Portuguese and Arabic
Who Is It For?
Best suited for those with little to no prior knowledge of how AI systems are being integrated into journalism, but who want to understand how it affects their daily work.
Students and recent graduates who are eager to discover how AI is shaping the industry they are about to enter.
Local, independent or community journalists looking for accessible and practical insights
JournalismAI Discovery Lab is the perfect first step if you are a complete beginner, and a helpful refresher course if you’re familiar with the principles.
Learn how to…
Describe what AI technologies are, what they can and can't do, and the impact they could have on journalism.
Understand the opportunities that AI can offer your newsroom, and the risks that come with its adoption.
Start your AI-journalism project and prepare for any challenges that may arise, so that you can succeed.
Learn for free
Discover what AI
can do for you
Gain new
perspectives
Receive a final certificate
JournalismAI Discovery Lab: Foundation
The first e-learning course, Discovery Lab: Foundation, builds on the original JournalismAI Discovery course you may remember from your inbox.
We’ve expanded the content, refreshed the structure, added new examples and practical tools, and redesigned the flow into five interactive modules that you can complete at your own pace.
The purpose of the Discovery Lab is for participants to discover the workings of AI and not necessarily to learn about specific tools.
The Five Modules
If you took part in the original email-based JournalismAI Discovery course, you’ll recognise some familiar concepts but you’ll also notice a fresh structure, new examples, and more opportunities to apply what you learn.
We’ve redesigned everything into five clear, interactive modules that build your confidence step-by-step as you explore the role of AI in journalism today:
Module 1 → Introduction to AI
Module 2 → Using AI as a journalist
Module 3 → Using AI responsibly
Module 4 → Defining the problem
Module 5 → The evolving landscape
What You Will Get
Beyond leaving the course with a Certificate of Completion, you will leave this programme with:
A solid understanding of what AI actually is, how it works and how it is being used in modern newsrooms.
Inspiring case studies and real-life examples of how journalists around the world are already using AI tools to enhance their reporting and operations.
Lifetime access to flexible courses that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, wherever you are in the world.
Testimonials
Abdelaziz Maaloum, Sweden - French edition, 2025
❝JournalismAI Discovery has added a new bridge, one that connects humans to AI, with intelligence and responsibility. Essential learning for anyone who wants to navigate the future of journalism with confidence.❞
Shaaban Kassem, Egypt - Arabic edition, 2025
❝The course covered a wide range of topics. This diversity gave me a well-rounded and balanced view of AI. What I particularly appreciated was the course’s emphasis that “everything starts with data.” It highlighted how a strong grasp of data is the key to the success of any AI-driven project. The course did not limit itself to showcasing only the positive aspects but also addressed the risks and challenges of using AI in journalism. ❞
Have questions?
JournalismAI Discovery Lab organised by the JournalismAI team at the London School of Economics and Political Science (POLIS), and with support from the Google News Initiative (GNI).
