In a bid to future-proof journalism in India, Google has launched the Google News Initiative (GNI) AI Skills Academy in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and training support from How India Lives.
The 10-week hybrid training programme aims to equip journalists, media educators, and students across six IIMC campuses with foundational AI knowledge and practical newsroom applications.
"We&rsquo;re proud to bring this initiative in partnership with IIMC to help Indian newsrooms and educators thrive in an AI-powered media ecosystem,&rdquo; Google stated.
The training will provide hands-on exposure to AI tools such as NotebookLM, Gemini, AI Studio, and Pinpoint, enabling participants to automate workflows, improve research, and unlock more time for rich, creative storytelling.
The programme includes:
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Weekly deep-dive sessions
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Practical exercises
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Dedicated mentoring
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Real-world problem-solving tasks
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&ldquo;This initiative will promote responsible innovation and help media professionals stay ahead of the curve as AI transforms journalism,&rdquo; said Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, IIMC.
The collaboration underscores Google&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to strengthening India&rsquo;s digital news ecosystem and advancing AI literacy in journalism.
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Google, IIMC Launch AI Skills Academy for Media

New 10-week hybrid programme to train Indian journalists in AI tools and innovation

Google, IIMC Launch AI Skills Academy for Media

New 10-week hybrid programme to train Indian journalists in AI tools and innovation

July 28, 2025 | 14:23 IST