The AI Skills Program 2.0, launched by Google with training support from How India Lives, is designed to empower journalists, editors and newsroom managers in India with practical application of AI skills and Google tools to build bespoke solutions. Program highlights include: ✅ 6-week hybrid AI training designed for newsrooms ✅ Hands-on AI Design Lab for vibe coding, agents ✅ 1:1 mentoring for problem-solving, project support The last date to sign up is August 5, 2026. Apply today ▶️ https://goo.gle/4yL9FiH
Google News Initiative
Online Audio and Video Media
Mountain View, CA 69,983 followers
Partnering with journalists and publishers to build a stronger future for news.
About us
Partnering with journalists and publishers to build a stronger future for news.
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http://g.co/newsinitiative
External link for Google News Initiative
- Industry
- Online Audio and Video Media
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA
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- journalism, media, marketing, subscriptions, AI, and content creators
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The Canadian Journalism Foundation and the Google News Initiative partnered for a new CJF Emerging News Voices program. Read more about our ongoing work to support the digital-first news creators ⬇️ #Journalism #EmergingNews
CJF launches training for digital-first news creators TORONTO, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce the launch of the CJF Emerging News Voices Program. Supported by the Google News Initiative, this six-month training and capacity-building program is designed to help emerging Canadian content creators build and establish independent digital news platforms. Building on the CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program, the program will provide up to 20 participants with intensive training, mentorship and support from experienced coaches at Google News Initiative, YouTube and Blue Engine Collaborative, alongside guest experts from Canada's leading digital-first publishers and journalism innovators. Virtual group workshops, peer learning and one-on-one coaching sessions will culminate in a specific growth project, with ongoing guidance from mentors to help shape, test and refine ideas. Key learning modules include: • Audience growth and digital strategy: analytics, digital discovery, engagement; • AI and online resources: Google’s AI products, AI newsroom applications; • YouTube and video storytelling: best practices, visual optimization, content planning; • Business model design and fundraising: revenue models, financial sustainability, identifying market opportunities, grant writing, partner outreach; and • Editorial standards and trust: ethics, newsroom accountability. While predominantly virtual, the program will include an in-person November Showcase event in Toronto, where participants will present their projects to an audience of media leaders, funders and peers. Upon successful program completion, participants will be eligible for up to $5,000 for projects designed to grow audiences, diversify revenue, or integrate AI products and other digital tools into their workflows. "Our recent research underscores the vital role independent creators play in keeping Canadians informed," says Natalie Turvey, president and executive director of the CJF. "We're thrilled to launch this fast-track training program, bringing together North America's top digital-first publishing experts to help emerging news voices explore new storytelling formats, run leaner and smarter operations, diversify revenue and build sustainable newsrooms that ensure the public has continued access to trustworthy local news." Read the media release: https://lnkd.in/e6ZhUbKE #JournalismMatters #JournalismOpportunity
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How can publishers responsibly leverage AI to combat news fatigue and drive meaningful growth? Greece’s largest online publisher, ProtoThema, recently partnered with the Google News Initiative and FT Strategies to integrate Gemini directly into their newsroom workflows. The impact speaks for itself: 📉 22% reduction in bounce rate using "AI Takeaways" 🔍 20% boost in search traffic via new semantic search 💬 10x scale in comment moderation ⏱️ 20% sessions growth through smart article recommendations Discover how ProtoThema is reimagining their digital news experience ▶️ https://goo.gle/4vw8FNl
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We are proud to partner with FT Strategies on this AI Lab dedicated to publishers in France, the Middle East, and Africa. Over the last 23 weeks, these 10 leading publishers have done outstanding work to build robust, long-term AI strategies across their newsrooms and drive sustainable innovation. Congratulations to this cohort! Learn more about their journey ▶️ https://goo.gle/3QN0a0X Al Jazeera Media Network, Al-Masri Al-Youm, BFMTV, La Montagne-Centre France Sa, France 3 Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, Hürriyet, La Dépêche du Midi, Le Parisien, L'EQUIPE, and Prisma Media
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Are you a news organization or news creator in the Philippines looking to better reach and engage the Gen Z demographic? Project Sigma offers the hands-on guidance you need to successfully launch initiatives that resonate with younger audiences. Apply here ▶️ https://goo.gle/3SWIaly
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💡Giving newsrooms the tools to dream bigger. The Google Creative Ads Lab with Three Are One embeds intuitive tools directly into publisher workflows. Now, publishers can seamlessly bring premium, scalable campaigns to life across their digital and physical properties—helping local advertisers connect with communities like never before.
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Analyzing search interest just got more powerful. You can now quickly compare a trend's change against preceding periods directly within Google Trends. When you add a search term or topic, new chips appear above your timeline detailing percentage changes for various periods. Whether you are analyzing month-over-month data for a developing beat or year-over-year benchmarks for a seasonal feature, a single click overlays the historical comparison line onto your graph. This gives your newsroom the instant visual context required to verify search interest and strengthen data-driven reporting. Try it now ▶️ https://goo.gle/3YDw3cQ
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📅 Join the Creative Ads Lab India, a one-month intensive program in July 2026 designed to elevate Indian news publishers into full-service creative partners. Applications are open until June 22, 2026 (11:59 PM IST). Only 10 publishers will be selected for this cohort! Apply today ▶️ https://goo.gle/4udVyiq Learn more about the program ▶️ https://goo.gle/4uLc5Lx
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When La Dépêche du Midi prepared to cover the trial of the decade, their deep archive was both a goldmine and a challenge. Enter #NotebookLM. Through Google News Initiative training, their newsroom learned to use AI to reconstruct complex chronologies and synthesize evidence in seconds. It even helped them track down a forgotten camper van license plate to uncover a brand-new witness. Discover how journalists globally are using technology to support their work in the newsroom. https://goo.gle/4dXCCPY Christophe Rauzy Bruno Jauffret
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📅 L'événement SCL fait son retour à Paris le 25 juin ! Inscrivez-vous pour découvrir les dernières actualités de #GoogleSearch Rejoignez-nous pour cet événement en présentiel — une conférence dédiée aux éditeurs de sites Web, éditeurs de presse et professionnels du marketing digital / experts SEO curieux de comprendre les évolutions du Search à l’heure de l'IA. Au programme : découvrez les dernières nouveautés de Google Search et Discover ; et participez à une session de Questions et Réponses avec l'équipe Google Search Central Live sur les meilleures pratiques afin de maximiser la visibilité de votre site. Les invités sont conviés à s'inscrire pour obtenir une place avant le 10 juin et recevront une confirmation d'ici le 15 juin, en fonction des places disponibles. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à l'adresse suivante ▶️ https://goo.gle/3RSbQ2J