Hannes Cools, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher at the AI, Media, and Democracy Lab at the University of Amsterdam. His research delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism, focusing on how AI tools such as recommender systems and speech-to-text generators shape the news reporting process. With a background in qualitative and quantitative methods, Hannes explores the impact of these tools on news distribution and their implications for modern democracies. His doctoral dissertation examined the role of AI in newsrooms, and he continues to expand his research through collaborations with prominent news organizations like BBC and DPG Media. Passionate about advancing his methodological skills and leading large research projects, Hannes seeks to deepen our understanding of the evolving landscape of JournalismAI.