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.
Get the latest headlines in your inbox
Building upon CNTI’s issue primers, find more information here about recent and proposed legislation in Australia across our issue areas.
Building upon CNTI’s issue primers, find more information here about recent and proposed legislation in key countries across our issue areas.
What are sustainable models for open distribution and consumption of news and information?
How do we address online content that is “awful but lawful”?
How will evolving technology and media formats change societal expectations for and relationships with news?
How can public policy enhance an open, innovative environment for a diverse press?
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.
Civil society organizations (CSOs) based in the Western Balkans have raised concerns about the impacts of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) on the region. For successful implementation, the DSA requires the operational independence of state-level institutions.
News organizations need to start building their own solutions if they want to stay ahead of new disruptive tools being pushed by tech companies.
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
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
CNTI is an independent global policy research center, seeks to encourage independent, sustainable media, maintain an open internet and foster informed public policy conversations.