What does it mean to stay human in an AI‑first world? Is there any news today without AI? As AI dominates media and journalism, what does that mean for trust, attention, and how news is produced? AI is everywhere in today’s media landscape. Every headline, conference, and talk show now seems to revolve around technology. At the same time, journalism is being reshaped by clicks, attention, and changing business models.

KEY MOMENTS

02:30 The space of technology and AI

05:02 Clicks Versus Subscription

08:35 What did your research reveal

20:30 What is this book about

24:49 Where to get the book and how to reach Delia

In Episode 168 of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia welcomes journalist and author J.D. Macpherson, author of Human Again in the AI Age, for a deep discussion on the role of humanity in and due to ethical and privacy concerns, and how AI later became a supportive tool that helped her overcome writer’s block.

The conversation explores whether AI‑assisted writing is plagiarism, why banning AI outright misses the point, and how critical thinking, creativity, and lived experience differentiate human work from automated output. The episode also highlights why liberal arts, curiosity, and perspective may become essential skills in the years ahead.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to understand how AI is reshaping journalism, media economics, and attention.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

J.D. Macpherson is a journalist and author who works in the messy middle, turning complex ideas into stories people want to read. She has a background in theatre and philosophy, a habit of people-watching, and a soft spot for chicken katsu.

Human Again: In the AI Age is a narrative nonfiction about what happens to our identity, judgment, creativity, and meaning when machines begin to think with us... and sometimes for us. Awarded ★★★★★ from Readers' Favorite, Reedsy Discovery, Literary Titan, and from the San Francisco Book Review: "It will especially resonate with readers who enjoy reflective nonfiction that blends personal insight with cultural critique."

ABOUT THE HOST

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.

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Resources & Links

Guest Links

J D Macpherson

Grow Skills (Privacy Courses & Insights)

• Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/

• Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/

• Website: https://growskills.store/

FIT4Privacy

• Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com

• Podcast: https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast

• Blog: https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog

• YouTube: http://youtube.com/fit4privacy

Punit Bhatia

• Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com

Books

• Be Ready for GDPR

• AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance

• Intro to GDPR

• Be an Effective DPO