High-Impact Training for the Future of Reporting

In a newsroom moving at the speed of AI, speed and accuracy are no longer a tradeoff—they’re both required. But most journalists are left with tools that feel either too basic or too overwhelming. That’s where this hands-on, real-world training comes in for reporters, editors, and freelancers ready to use AI to work faster, smarter, and more credibly—without losing voice, integrity, or editorial control.

Peter Pachal

Founder | The Media Copilot Technology Journalist & Media Strategist

With over two decades in technology journalism, Pete is known for his insights into AI's impact on media. As former Chief of Staff for Content at CoinDesk and with senior roles at Mashable and NBC Universal, Pete brings deep expertise in the intersection of AI and media. Through The Media Copilot newsletter, podcast, and YouTube channel, he explores the transformative role of AI in modern journalism and PR.

Kris Krüg

Techartist, quasi-sage, cyberpunk anti-hero from the future.

My name is Kris Krug – a boundary-pushing creative explorer, an intuitive tech whisperer, and a tenacious culture hacker. In the fabric of the digital era, where technology often overshadows humanity, I’ve taken it upon myself to chart a different course.

I’m on a relentless mission to humanize technology, to infuse it with empathy, ethics, and emotion. I’m not just tinkering with gadgets and algorithms; I’m reprogramming the very core of our interactions with the digital world to resonate with the heartbeat of human experience.

But that’s only part of my mission. I’m also in the ring, gloves on, ready to battle the creeping villain of apathy that threatens to numb our society. I challenge indifference with passion, confront disconnection with engagement, and replace the passive consumption of media with active creation.

I stand firm in the belief that art shouldn’t be a rarefied luxury, but a common language for all. By democratizing art, I aim to unlock a universal creative potential. Art is a right, not a privilege, and I strive to make it accessible to everyone, everywhere – breaking down the walls that confine creativity to the few.

In parallel, I’m a champion of communities, believing in the colossal power of collective action. Empowering communities is not just about giving a voice to the voiceless; it’s about amplifying that voice until it echoes across the globe. It’s about lighting a fire in every individual to contribute, connect, and collaborate.

Peter Bittner

New Media Journalist, Lecturer at UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism

Peter is the founder and CEO of The MindStudio Academy, dedicated to AI upskilling. For the past 8 years, Peter has been a visiting lecturer of new media at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism and an instructor at the Advanced Media Institute, where he has taught emerging media. He was formerly a visiting instructor at CELSA-Paris Sorbonne. Additionally, Peter leads custom media workshops for organizations.

His photography and videography have been published on the front page of The New York Times and in CNN, Bloomberg, NBC, Reuters, Vox, Business Insider, Hearst Digital, Al Jazeera, Popular Mechanics, VICE News, and other major outlets. Peter is a Fulbright Scholar and has covered science, sports, travel, politics, and culture — and has a special knack for projects that get him outdoors and off the grid.