Google’s Ex-Director Advises African Newsrooms On AI, Algorithm Changes, Revenue Models

Madhav Chinnappa, a former Google News executive, spoke with THE WHISTLER at the 2024 DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany, about the challenges and opportunities facing newsrooms in the digital age.

Chinnappa, Google’s former Director of News Ecosystem Development, shared insights on how African newsrooms can navigate the evolving digital landscape, harness the power of AI, and develop sustainable revenue models.