CNTI believes in
CNTI believes in
The Center for News, Technology & Innovation (CNTI), an independent global policy research center, seeks to encourage independent, sustainable media, maintain an open internet and foster informed public policy conversations.
An independent press and an open internet must be at the center of conversations because they are critical to the future of functioning, free societies. These conversations need to be global in scope and grounded in research, evidence and critical thinking.
CNTI does not presume to have all the answers; we offer a path to find them. CNTI presents each issue area as a series of critical questions. We then assess the current state of the issue, conduct original and collaborative research and convene cross-industry thought leaders in journalism, technology, research and policy to have evidence-based discussions.
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WHAT MAKES CNTI DISTINCT
Cross-industry structure
At CNTI’s foundation is a broad array of independent, multi-disciplinary experts in news, technology, public policy and research who care deeply about addressing these issues and worry about the consequences if we don’t. We believe independent media and an open internet lead to better informed citizens. We believe they reinforce the democratic principles of open societies. Where there are challenges, we believe in tackling such challenges together, with respect for each other’s expertise, varied perspectives and honest differences. See our current board members and advisors from around the world.
Global outlook
Media and technology-related policy in one country can have an impact in many others. CNTI, therefore, believes in assessing internet policy from a global perspective. The most intense pressure points of any issue vary across countries and change over time, but debates about policies in one country must consider the impact of those policies in other countries. See our Aggregated Country Data and Issue Primers noting legislative activity around the world.
Comprehensive approach
CNTI recognizes the breadth, interconnectedness and complexity of the issues we face in our digital information environment. CNTI embraces a comprehensive approach to the key challenges facing an independent press and an open internet. Learn more about CNTI’s issues.
Accessibility
CNTI’s digital resources – including event summaries, research, issue primers and other aggregated data – will be practical, comprehensive, easily understandable and readily available to a broad range of stakeholders. Each Issue Primer addresses the topic’s complexity, critical research findings, legislative debates, global events and identifies subject matter leaders of note. CNTI synthesizes key takeaways and provides links for deeper reading, watching or listening. Sources of research and data will be fully transparent. Read about our methods and standards here.
Leadership
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Amy Mitchell
is the founding Executive Director of the Center for News, Technology & Innovation.
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Craig Forman
is managing general partner at NextNews Ventures and past CEO at The McClatchy Co.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Charlie Beckett, Professor/Founding Director, Polis, London School of Economics
Francisco Brito Cruz, Executive Director, InternetLab
Anna Bulakh, Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead, Google
Janet Coats, Managing Director, Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, University of Florida
Chris Collins, Chief Product & Technology Officer – News, Bloomberg
Hal Crawford, Chief News Officer, MediaWorks NZ
Renée Cummings, Data Activist in Residence, University of Virginia
Sue Gardner, Former Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation
Anton Harber, Executive Director, Campaign for Free Expression; Adjunct Professor, Wits Journalism Centre
Jeff Jarvis, Director, Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism (CUNY)
Tanit Koch, Journalist/Co-Owner, The New European; Former Editor-in-Chief, BILD, RTL; Former Managing Director, ntv
Amy Kovac-Ashley, Executive Director, Tiny News Collective
Irene Jay Liu, Regional Director, Asia & the Pacific, International Fund for Public Interest Media
Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Professor, University of Copenhagen
Dapo Olorunyomi, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Premium Times
John Paton, Chair/Co-Founder, IVA Ventures
Norman Pearlstine, Former Editor-in-Chief, LA Times, Time Inc., Wall Street Journal
Adam Clayton Powell, III, Executive Director, USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative
Rana Sabbagh, Senior Editor, Middle East/North Africa, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Vivian Schiller, Executive Director, Aspen Digital, Aspen Institute
Felix Simon, Research Fellow, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism; Research Associate, Oxford Internet Institute
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland; Former European Information and Media Fund, ex officio
Richard Tofel, Principal, Gallatin Advisory; Former President, ProPublica
Siddharth Varadarajan, Founding Editor, The Wire
Francisco Torres Vázquez, Executive Vice President, Organización Editorial Mexicana
Steve Waldman, Founder/President, Rebuild Local News
David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and Mail
Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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FRIENDS OF CNTI
