Wayne State students explore AI’s impact on journalism, public relations, and media careers – Today@Wayne
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 08:09:00
Source Domain: today.wayne.edu
- Course Focus: Wayne State University’s “Artificial Intelligence and Communication Work” course, taught by Dr. Rahul Mitra, explores AI’s impact on communication professions like PR, journalism, and advertising.
- Ethics and Authentic Work: The course emphasizes critical thinking about AI’s ethical implications and challenges students to consider authenticity and future communication work.
- Guest Speakers: Students will hear from professionals integrating AI into their work, including marketing and public relations experts.
- Service-Learning Component: Students engage in a service-learning project with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries where they will apply AI tools and reflect on the ethical implications.
- Authenticity and Efficiency: Chiara Clayton from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries highlights the balance between AI-generated content’s efficiency and the necessity of authentic organizational voice.
- Misconceptions About AI: Dr. Mitra addresses misconceptions that AI will replace thoughtful human work, stressing communication’s role in effectively using AI.
- Empowerment through Understanding: The course aims to empower students to make informed decisions about AI’s role in their future careers, viewing it as a tool to serve people and communities.
- Student Reflections: Journalism student Sascha Raiyn notes increased interest in learning to use AI effectively after gaining a deeper understanding of its impact and challenges.
