AI & Media Winner
Jenny Romano I Co-Founder and CEO I The Newsroom
Portugal
Jenny Romano is dedicated to transforming journalism globally through responsible AI. As Co-founder and CEO of The Newsroom, Jenny provides journalists around the world with AI tools that map and trace information across thousands of sources, making complex topics accessible and ensuring transparency. By tackling both information overload and misinformation, The Newsroom strengthens democratic discourse and enhances the integrity of journalism.
Reshaping Journalism through AI
Jenny leads the development of AI technology that empowers human understanding and fosters trust in media. Via The Newsroom, she has spearheaded an AI-powered system that prioritizes diverse perspectives, accuracy, and traceable sourcing, addressing key challenges in modern journalism.
Key Achievements:
Efficiency Boost: The AI platform saves journalists over 50% of their information-gathering time, enabling more in-depth storytelling and investigative reporting.
Trust Rebuilding: By embedding transparency into AI-driven news gathering, Jenny helps ensure audiences receive verified and well-contextualized information.
Ethical AI Advocacy: Jenny designs and delivers AI training programs for major organizations, shaping responsible AI adoption in journalism.
Vision for the Future
As a mentor to diverse groups including women founders, Bangladeshi students, and rural Indian innovators, Jenny drives inclusivity in AI and media. Her vision centers on AI as a powerful tool for positive change, guided by rigorous ethical standards.
