
Sandra Ingram interviews Lucas Timmons, who is currently working on automating parts of the journalistic workload at the Toronto Star.
Guest Bio
Lucas Timmons is a news automation developer with Torstar in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Before his current gig, he was the head of The Canadian Press Digital Data Desk. His recent work has focused on developing tools and using AI and machine learning to automate news production and assist research in the newsroom.
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About the author
Livia is in her final year of the Master of Journalism program and works on the Review’s senior editorial team. She is an associate producer at CBC Radio and has freelanced as a science writer. Livia is interested in art, science, current affairs, and stories that take a big perspective on the long, ongoing journey of humanity. When she’s not working, she loves listening to music, visiting art galleries, and spending time in nature.
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Livia Dyringhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/ldyringtorontomu-ca/April 28, 2025
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Livia Dyringhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/ldyringtorontomu-ca/April 27, 2025
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Livia Dyringhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/ldyringtorontomu-ca/
Sandra is in her fourth year of her Bachelor of Journalism at TMU, along with a minor in English. She contributed infographics to HerCampus local TMU coverage. She hopes to work in the Sports Journalism field after graduating. Outside of reporting, Sandra can be found gaming on Twitch.
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Sandra Ingramhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/sandra-ingramtorontomu-ca/April 30, 2025
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Sandra Ingramhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/sandra-ingramtorontomu-ca/April 26, 2025
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Sandra Ingramhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/sandra-ingramtorontomu-ca/April 24, 2025
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Sandra Ingramhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/sandra-ingramtorontomu-ca/December 27, 2024
Chloe is in her final year of the Master of Journalism program and works on the Review’s senior editorial team. She is interested in audio-based journalism and stories that prioritize underrepresented voices. She’s interned at The Big Story Podcast and CBC’s Day 6.
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Chloe Kimhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/chloe-s-kimtorontomu-ca/April 27, 2025
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Chloe Kimhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/chloe-s-kimtorontomu-ca/April 23, 2025
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Chloe Kimhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/chloe-s-kimtorontomu-ca/April 23, 2025
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Chloe Kimhttps://reviewofjournalism.ca/author/chloe-s-kimtorontomu-ca/