Our Mission
The Center for News, Technology & Innovation is an independent global research center advancing independent media, an open internet and informed public policy through rigorous research, collaborative inquiry and cross-sector dialogue.
We believe an independent press and an open internet are foundational to free, functioning societies — and must remain central to global conversations about the future of democracy, technology, and policy. At CNTI, we don’t claim to have all the answers. Instead, we begin with critical questions. Through original and collaborative research, we examine the current state of the world’s information ecosystems and identify the pressures shaping them.
We bring together journalists, technologists, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to engage in thoughtful, evidence-based dialogue. Our goal is to create a space where shared understanding can emerge and smarter solutions can take root — ensuring that media independence, open access, and public trust aren’t just ideals, but enduring realities.
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Protecting an Open Internet
How can we encourage the protection of an open internet?
54%
of journalists surveyed reported that their governments are exerting excessive control over their work.
Read full post: World Press Freedom Day 2025: About Half of Surveyed Journalists Report Their Government Seeks Too Much Control Over Their Journalism
22%
of U.S. adults regularly turn to individual content creators or influencers for news and information online our survey found.
Read full post: Americans who Rely on Content Creators or Influencers for News are Active Consumers who Value the Role of Journalism in Society
36%
of journalists surveyed said that AI will have a positive effect on enabling an informed public.
Read full post: What It Means to Do Journalism in the Age of AI: Journalist Views on Safety, Technology and Government
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Jun. 2026
No Newsroom, No Problem: Building Credibility on Your Own
Join CNTI and News Creator Corps for a conversation with four panelists working at different…
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Jan. 2026
Virtual Roundtable on Press Freedom
A virtual gathering with journalists and policy experts to discuss the importance of reliable information.
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28
Oct. 2025
Journalism and AI: Building Resilient Newsrooms for the Future
Part 4 of CNTI’s convening series on enabling benefits and managing harms of AI in…
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Oct. 2026
Newsgeist 2026
For more than a decade, Newsgeist has brought together leading journalists, publishers, educators, researchers, media…
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An Open Internet: Press Freedom’s New Frontline
In partnership with the George W. Bush Institute, CNTI recently convened a global roundtable on the state of press freedom, bringing together journalists, media executives, researchers, legal experts and more.
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Internet Shutdowns, Press Freedom and the Global Information Crisis: Iran as a Case Study
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What Independence Really Means for Indie Journalists
Digital safety for journalists must be addressed at multiple levels: by governments, technology companies, publishers, and researchers. Progress will require dedication and cooperation.”
— Amy Mitchell, Executive Director, CNTI
CNTI tackles the complex, interconnected challenges of today’s digital information ecosystem by combining insights from journalism, policy, technology and research. Working with experts across disciplines and geographies, we identify risks, foster collaboration and develop strategies that support an independent press and an open internet.
AI & Journalism
AI provides new reporting, investigative and operational tools for journalism. It also exacerbates challenges like disinformation, copyright abuse and job stability. CNTI’s work examines both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the field in order to shape newsroom leaders and policymakers’ understanding.
Information Integrity
Trustworthy, verifiable and diverse news sources are essential to the function of a democracy. The continued broadening of our digital information space and advancements in AI, however, have expanded the speed and scale of disinformation, creating a need for new verification mechanisms. CNTI’s work delves into the threats of disinformation and explores ways to advance information integrity that safeguard an independent media and public expression.
Journalist Safety
New tools are emerging to help keep journalists and their sources safe, but emerging technologies have also exposed journalists to new forms of harassment and abuse. CNTI’s work probes the ways technology can be used to both aid and harm and provides insight into ways the news industry and policymakers can improve journalists’ safety.
Media Sustainability & Relevance
In the face of an evolving financial, technological and political landscape, journalism producers must grapple with both how to survive financially and how to ensure its services meet the needs of its audience — all while maintaining editorial independence. CNTI’s work explores how new business strategies, technology, government regulations and content ideas could impact journalism’s future.
Press Freedom
An independent press and an open internet are critical to the future of functioning, free societies. However, press freedom is facing unprecedented threats around the world. CNTI offers new research and first-person insights into the challenges journalists face and the steps they are taking to continue to bring truth to light.