Francesco Marconi

Francesco Marconi is a prominent figure in the field of computational journalism, and the co-founder of Applied XL, an innovative information company. His interest in computational journalism blossomed during his tenure as an economist at the United Nations, where he delved into projects involving media and democracy. Marconi's passion for content automation and AI led him to spearhead efforts at the Associated Press, and later as the R&D Chief at The Wall Street Journal, where he curated a talented team of machine learning engineers, data scientists, and editors. Noteworthy achievements include being recognized by MediaShift, Editor & Publisher Magazine, and Digiday, as well as having his insights featured in prestigious publications like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Adweek, and Forbes. Furthermore, Marconi's expertise extends to academia, where he serves as an affiliate researcher at the MIT Media Lab and an adjunct at Columbia Journalism School. His recent publication, 'Newsmakers: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Journalism,' by Columbia University Press solidifies his authority in the realm of journalism and technology. Outside his professional endeavors, Marconi enjoys quality time with his young son, traveling, writing, and surfing.