Jane Barrett

Jane Barrett is the Head of AI Strategy at Reuters, leading the integration of artificial intelligence into content production, distribution, and personalization. With over 25 years at Reuters, she transitioned from a reporter covering Italy and Spain to strategic roles, including launching a financial video service and overseeing the multimedia transformation of the global newsroom. Her current focus is operationalizing AI tools while maintaining journalistic ethics, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration between data scientists, product teams, and editorial leadership. Barrett has been instrumental in Reuters' AI initiatives, including the development of the Reuters AI Suite, and chairs a cross-functional committee to govern AI adoption. She holds a degree from the University of Oxford and participated in Columbia University's Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program. Barrett serves as a trustee for Podium.me, a charity promoting journalism through podcasts, and advises on AI ethics through the World Editors Forum. Her approach prioritizes actionable AI solutions that enhance efficiency without compromising trust, avoiding generative video/imagery to preserve authenticity.