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.
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.
An analysis of 23 policies affecting over 30 countries
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Defining News Initiative
An analysis of 23 policies affecting over 30 countries
Defining News Initiative
Defining News Initiative
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Un debate sobre la sostenibilidad del periodismo frente a las amenazas a la seguridad
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A Discussion about Sustaining Journalism in the Face of Security Threats
How can we better protect the press from online harassment and abuse?
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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”?
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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?
In a discussion that’s often overwhelmed by bad news, whether of the media or despair about manipulated content, there are glimmers of hope that show all of us how there can be a better and effective way forward into the future.
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?
— Amy Mitchell, Executive Director, CNTI
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.
— Craig Forman, Executive Chair, CNTI
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
CNTI is an independent global policy research center, seeks to encourage independent, sustainable media, maintain an open internet and foster informed public policy conversations.
