Tyler Dukes Appointed Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology at University of Florida
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Sue Wagner
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Tyler Dukes, an accomplished journalist and innovator in investigative reporting, data journalism and AI, will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) as the Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology in fall 2026. He previously served as lead editor for AI innovation in journalism at McClatchy Media, where he helped more than 30 local newsrooms responsibly use data, automation and AI to strengthen reporting.
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Dukes is an accomplished journalist, educator and innovator with extensive experience in investigative reporting, data journalism and artificial intelligence.
He most recently served as lead editor for AI innovation in journalism at McClatchy Media, where he led efforts to help more than 30 local newsrooms responsibly use data, automation and AI to strengthen reporting and bet
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