Amy Mitchell

CNTI Executive Director

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Amy Mitchell

Amy S. Mitchell is the founding Executive Director of the Center for News, Technology & Innovation. Prior to her role at CNTI, Mitchell served as Managing Director of news and Information Research at the Pew Research Center.

In her 25 years with Pew Research, Mitchell helped launch the journalism research program and served as managing director since 2010, responsible for the center’s research related to news and information, including how the public accesses, engages with and creates news, what news organizations are providing, and the evolving role of technology in the flow of news and information.

Mitchell is an expert in project design & management, methodological application & evaluation, analysis and writing. She speaks around the world to elected leaders, technology companies, news and information providers and other decision makers.

Mitchell also spent five years in her early career as a Congressional Research Associate at the American Enterprise Institute, where she researched public policy and the relationship of the press, the public and government. Mitchell is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

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  • Newsgeist 2025 logo, event information

    CNTI Newsgeist 2025: Trust, Truth and Innovation in a Shifting Industry

    From October 10 to 12, 180 participants gathered in Phoenix, Arizona, for the first CNTI-led Newsgeist.

  • Most People in Four Countries Describe Journalists Positively

    Strong majorities in Australia, Brazil, South Africa and the US use only favorable terms to describe journalists’ traits

  • Journalists Who Face High Risks Require Better Security Practices to Provide News

    In 2024, at least 124 journalists were killed—the deadliest year on record. Press freedom faces escalating threats worldwide, from violence and restrictive laws to online harassment and surveillance, leaving journalists and their sources increasingly vulnerable and under-supported.

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    Qué significa hacer periodismo en la era de la IA: Opiniones de los periodistas sobre la seguridad, la tecnología y el Gobierno

    El 50 % informa haber sufrido una extralimitación del Gobierno en el último año, en un contexto donde las tecnologías transforman los ecosistemas informativos y la libertad de prensa enfrenta crecientes amenazas legales, políticas y económicas.

  • Qué quiere el público del periodismo en la era de la IA: una encuesta en cuatro países

    Tres cuartos o más de los encuestados valoran el papel del periodismo; más del 56 % dice que “la gente común” puede producir periodismo

  • Focus Group Insights #3: In a Digital World, Getting the News Requires More Work, Not Less

    Research shows audiences are shifting from print and TV to digital platforms, but CNTI focus groups reveal a more active reality: people curate, verify, and engage with diverse news sources to stay informed in today’s complex media landscape.

  • Focus Group Insights #2: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Use in News and Journalism

    Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming journalism, as newsrooms adopt automation to boost efficiency, expand readership, and adapt to market pressures.

  • Focus Group Insights #1: What Defines News, Journalism and Journalists

    Journalism faces shrinking budgets, staff cuts, and closures worldwide. Despite more digital outlets, quality reporting is declining, while many consumers increasingly avoid or limit their news exposure.

  • Group of people looking at the sunrise out a window overlooking a city

    A Window into AI and Journalism in Africa: Perspectives from Journalists and the South African Public

    African journalists and the South African public express optimism about the impacts of technology on journalism, including AI

  • people standing by military officials and a government building

    Letters From the Field

    From Afghanistan and Nigeria to Ukraine, journalists speak of exile, legacy, and resilience.

  • Americans Who Rely on Content Creators or Influencers for News Are Active Consumers Who Value the Role of Journalism in Society

    Many of the most active US news consumers rely on professional journalists alongside content creators and influencers

  • What the Public Wants from Journalism in the Age of AI: A Four Country Survey

    Three-quarters or more value journalism’s role; 56%+ say “everyday people” can produce it

  • July 11, 2024

    Abraji Conference

    Amy Mitchell, CNTI’s Executive Director attended the Abraji International Congress of Investigative Journalism and delivered talks about journalistic independence and safety and the Center’s “Defining News” initiative.

  • September 1, 2023

    EMEA Newsgiest 2023

    CNTI Executive Director Amy Mitchell gave “Ignite Talks” at 2023 Newsgeist events in Italy and the U.S.

  • Tech Policy Press Logo

    The Imperative of Collective Action Against the Threat of Deepfakes

    The general public is exposed to a barrage of synthetic content on social media, but journalists – who are expected to provide clarity and weed out falsehoods – also lack the tools necessary to keep up with the people creating…

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    ‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024

    We found there are few protections for fact-based news or journalistic independence in the legislation we examined. Loosely defined laws pertaining to “fake news” could be used by governments to crack down on an independent press.

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    As AI use grows, we must articulate ‘the enduring principles that define journalism’

    We need to have forward-focused discussions that build a future where journalism — including journalism that takes advantage of technology — is distinguishable, safeguarded and valued by the public.

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    We need a ‘global outlook’: Amy Mitchell on the transformation occurring in journalism

    How does one make the benefits of AI technology go offline and be distributed in different ways?

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    Journalists Need To Be Protected From Cyber Threats

    Digital safety for journalists must be addressed at multiple levels: by governments, technology companies, publishers, and researchers. Progress will require dedication and cooperation.

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    Journalism Meets AI: Shaping the Future with Smart Policies

    As technological innovation intersects with societal impact, it is imperative to work together, using evidence and research, to chart a course that ensures the responsible, equitable, and transparent use of AI.

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