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As an evidence-driven center, our practical and accessible resources lie at the core of everything we do. We lay out the state of key issues, track the latest global developments, and conduct original and collaborative research.
This analysis sheds important light on the downward trend over the last decade for press freedoms around the world.
A Global Cross-Industry Group of Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in an AI-Incorporated News Landscape
How do we protect societies from synthetic media and “deepfakes”?
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This analysis sheds important light on the downward trend over the last decade for press freedoms around the world.
A Global Cross-Industry Group of Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in an AI-Incorporated News Landscape
How do we protect societies from synthetic media and “deepfakes”?
Last Updated:
In 2024, a surge of national elections spans 50 countries, including major players like the United States, India, and Mexico. Yet, amidst this democratic wave, there’s mounting concern over widespread disinformation, emphasizing the critical need…
How can we better ensure the digital security of the press and protect against cyber threats?
Leaders in Tech, Media, Research and Policy Lay Groundwork for Global Solutions
How do we enable the benefits and manage the harms of artificial intelligence in journalism?
How can public policy addressing economic support for news enable independent, competitive journalism without creating political or legacy bias?
How can the news media remain relevant, particularly with young audiences and underserved communities?
How can public policy enhance algorithmic transparency and accountability while protecting against political or commercial manipulation?
How can we ensure that mechanisms to stem disinformation aren’t used to restrict press independence or free speech?
How can copyright law be modernized in a way that benefits independent, competitive journalism and an open internet?
Is New Zealand, a nation of five million people, the canary in the media coal mine? A society that can no longer support viable local broadcast businesses amid the rise of multinational digital platforms that produce no content but dominate the attention of audiences and…
At SXSW, Hacks/Hackers explored AI’s impact on journalism, from envisioning a future media landscape to fears of job displacement. With journalism facing financial woes, there’s urgency to embrace AI.
Challenging assumptions about AI’s role in news, we question if the public needs to assess it, why, where, and when. Transparency in news-making is pivotal for trust.
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.
— Craig Forman, Executive Chair, CNTI
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.
— Amy Mitchell, Executive Director, CNTI
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.
— Samuel Jens, Research Associate, CNTI
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.
— Amy Mitchell, Executive Director, CNTI
How does one make the benefits of AI technology go offline and be distributed in different ways?
— Amy Mitchell, Executive Director, CNTI
CNTI is an independent global policy research center, seeks to encourage independent, sustainable media, maintain an open internet and foster informed public policy conversations.
