Infosys to train journalist in digital media and AI

The Karnataka Media Academy on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Infosys Ltd. to assist journalists in digital education, skill development, and capacity building.

The training will be taken up under the CSR programme Springboard and is the first in the country, a note from the Chief Minister’s Office said. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

“The media academy will get access to digital content on Springboard, and journalists can benefit from the learning content in the areas of soft skills, personality development, and overview to the latest technologies such as the artificial intelligence. This programme will help journalists in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities,” said Satheesha B. Nanjappa, senior vice-president and head of education, Training and Assessment.

The programme aims to train 150 journalists this year and will involve a three-day training that will cover skills for digital media, the use of artificial intelligence, and personality development. One batch will be dedicated to train women journalists under the Gender budget, a note said.

Chairperson of the academy Ayesha Khanum observed that the training will equip journalists with the technical expertise and storytelling finesse required in today’s fast-evolving media landscape.