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To explain the changes imposed by digital media on information consumption, Jay Barchas-Lichtenstein, research manager at the Center for News, Technology and Innovation, presented a study that gathered data from South Africa, Australia, Brazil, and the United States involving journalists, civil society, and government.
With influencers rising in popularity, debates about what constitutes “journalism” and a “journalist” have found their way into newsrooms.
In this must-hear episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement interviews Amy Mitchell, founding executive director of the Center for News Technology and Innovation and a leading voice in global media policy. Together, they unpack the complexities of today’s digital news landscape and the urgent need to bring journalists, technologists, policymakers, and the public […]
As the United States prepares to welcome President-elect Donald Trump and his administration in January, experts are assessing how a Republican-controlled government could reshape the tech policy landscape in the coming years. However, tech policy is not only made at the federal level. It is equally important for policymakers, researchers, technology experts, media organizations, and […]
One of the things we heard in Mexico City’s convening, as well as elsewhere, is in many cases journalists are working on devices that are four generations old, they are personal devices. How can technology build stronger tools that really facilitate the needs at the time?
A troubling new analysis from the Center for News, Technology, & Innovation (CNTI) offers significant insight into an increase of online abuse targeting journalists. Moderating this abuse is complicated as regulators navigate existing protections in many countries for freedom of expression. Read Full Story
Online abuse and harassment against journalists is on the rise around the world, with serious effects on the journalists and the availability of fact-based news. Read full story
Tools that allow policymakers, researchers, and users to verify the context and history of digital media (such as the C2PA standards) are crucial and should be tested at scale.
New uses of AI in journalism will require new kinds of disclosures and transparency with the public. It is important that these disclosures be developed in a way that is meaningful to the public and helps them evaluate that individual piece of journalism.
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 deepfakes.
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.
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.