This guide will help Outlier Media and its staff navigate the tactical, operational, and strategic aspects of implementing AI technologies, ensuring that they remain focused on their mission of empowering and informing the Detroit community while embracing the potential of AI-assisted reporting.

By incorporating these detailed tips, instructions, recommendations, examples, case studies, and suggestions in this guide, Outlier Media will have a better understanding of LLMs and will be able to develop and implement effective strategies for using AI and LLMs to enhance their community service journalism efforts in Detroit.


Introduction + overview


What are LLMs and how do they work?


AI ethics, detection, and disclosure best practices


Automation and integration with other apps


Case study: How the Jersey Bee uses AI and automation to produce curated local newsletters


Other use cases and newsroom examples