Amy Mitchell

CNTI Executive Director

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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.

Recent Work & Appearances

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Survey

What It Means to Do Journalism in the Age of AI: Journalist Views on Safety, Technology and Government

50% report experiencing government overreach in the last year
Report

Enabling a Sustainable News Environment: A Framework for Media Finance Legislation

An analysis of 23 policies affecting over 30 countries

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.

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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