The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization (PNMD), in collaboration with Google News Initiative (GNI), has concluded a specialized training program aimed at strengthening digital verification skills and promoting the use of Google tools and artificial intelligence in journalism, with the participation of approximately 300 Palestinian journalists from across Palestine.
The program was organized as part of PNMD’s ongoing efforts to develop the professional capacities of journalists, particularly young media professionals, enhance their digital and technical skills, and equip them to keep pace with the rapid developments in digital media and artificial intelligence. These efforts contribute to improving journalistic content quality and strengthening the reliability of information in the media landscape.
The program featured a series of specialized training sessions addressing the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence technologies at various stages of journalistic work. Topics included research and information gathering, news and digital content verification, data analysis, idea development, and journalistic content production. The sessions also emphasized the importance of using these tools responsibly and adhering to professional and ethical journalism standards.
The training sessions introduced participants to Gemini and its applications in journalism, alongside practical training on NotebookLM and Pinpoint, as well as digital research and information verification techniques. Participants explored practical applications designed to enhance their professional performance and help them leverage modern technologies to produce accurate, credible, and reliable journalistic content.
The training sessions were delivered by Pamela Kasrouani, a Google News Initiative trainer for the Middle East and North Africa region. She presented a range of digital tools and practical applications and provided specialized guidance on integrating artificial intelligence into journalistic research, analysis, verification, and content production.
PNMD emphasized that the conclusion of the program represents another step in its ongoing efforts to expand professional training and development opportunities for Palestinian journalists, strengthen their ability to navigate digital transformations, and promote the effective use of modern technologies while maintaining the accuracy of information and the credibility of journalistic content.
The organization further highlighted that this collaboration underscores the importance of professional and knowledge-sharing partnerships in supporting Palestinian media, providing high-quality training opportunities that respond to journalists’ needs, and contributing to the development of a media environment better equipped to innovate, verify information, and adapt to evolving technological advancements.