Abstract
Introduction. The rapid integration of generative AI is transforming the professional activi-ties of journalists and editors, highlighting the need to develop AI literacy. Particular importance is currently attached to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) tools, which generate responses based on a user-selected corpus of sources and provide a citation for each claim. One such tool is Gemini Notebook.
Relevance and Aim. The relevance of the study is determined by the insufficient development of methodological approaches to integrating RAG systems into the professional training of journalists and editors, as well as by the need to develop future professionals’ skills in information verification, critical evaluation of AI-generated outputs, and responsible use of digital tools. The aim of the article is to substantiate the educational potential of Gemini Notebook and to develop methodological approaches to its use in the educational process.
Methodology. The study is based on the analysis and synthesis of research on AI literacy, journalism education, ethical aspects of generative AI use, and RAG technologies. The methods employed include source analysis, functional analysis of the Gemini Notebook service, and the case study method.
Results. A three-level model for integrating Gemini Notebook into the training of journalists and editors is substantiated. It comprises the basic level (familiarization with the service’s func
tionality and principles of working with data), the applied level (completion of practical tasks), and the reflective level (documentation of successful and erroneous cases of application). Educational use cases of the service are described.
Conclusions. The scientific novelty of the study lies in conceptualizing the use of Gemini Notebook in journalism and editorial education as a model of AI-assisted learning in which professional work with sources constitutes the central object of learning. The practical significance of the findings lies in the possibility of applying the proposed three-level model and the described use cases in the development of professional training courses. Further research should focus on a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of Gemini Notebook and other RAG systems.
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