Chatbot “Murrow” Enhances Journalistic Education

With the recent rise in the popularity of chatbots, also known as Large Language Models, a new tool has been released, capitalizing on the rise in popularity.

Murrow, rather than focusing on being a source of quick help to students seeking answers for homework, helps to analyze and critique a student’s writing, particularly journalistic writing.

Using Murrow, journalists and writers in general can receive feedback on their writing.

Murrow can be used at any stage of the journalistic process, whether it be during the preliminary investigative stage to help gather interview questions, or during the writing stage to receive advice on writing style.

Murrow helps to provide students who are seeking guidance on their learning with personalized tutoring. This is exceptionally helpful to students who lack proper education on journalistic topics.

Named after Edward R. Murrow, the chatbot encourages students to investigate topics for themselves and speak out against dishonesty. It empowers students to think critically about what they are being told, rather than blindly accepting what they are told.

The chatbot is designed to foster learning from asking questions and seeking the truth, embodying the values of journalism itself. By encouraging students to evaluate their information critically, Murrow extends Edward R. Murrow’s legacy into the educational world.