Event coverage

January
29
2024

Innovating to Reach Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities with the Truth

There exists a lack of fact-checking resources for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities today, even as mis- and disinformation online is on the rise.
January
16
2024

Harnessing AI to Drive Positive Change in the Newsroom

AI promises to have a transformative effect on journalism. It may disrupt the media landscape, while allowing for new kinds of experimentation in the newsroom.

It’s critical that journalists proactively identify how they can harness this technology to enhance their reporting and the media industry as a whole.

January
2
2024

How to Report on AI in Elections

From image generators to chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere today; some AI services boast hundreds of millions of users. With one pivotal election just behind us in Argentina, and many more approaching all around the world in 2024, people are worried about AI’s ability to spread electoral misinformation.

December
18
2023

What to Know About Generative AI and Its Effects on Disinformation

Since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the public’s attention. The rapidly evolving technology is already impacting industries such as education, travel and government. The media won’t be spared. 

December
12
2023

Advice for Covering Elections in the Age of Social Media

Globally in 2024, half of the world’s population – over 4 billion people – will be voting in elections. For journalists covering them, knowing how best to utilize social media is key, both to inform audiences and to combat mis- and disinformation.

December
11
2023

How to Investigate Messaging Apps and Social Media for Electoral Disinformation

Forty countries, from the U.S. and India, to Russia, Taiwan and more, will hold national elections in 2024. 

December
4
2023

Tips for Addressing Electoral Disinformation

Electoral disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to democratic processes in countries around the world. According to a recent global study by UNESCO, 85% of people worry about online disinformation, especially its impact on elections.

November
17
2023

New Tool Tracks Disinformation Laws Globally

Amid the rise in disinformation today, journalists should look into legal measures adopted by countries around the world to combat it.

November
14
2023

Advice for Covering the Israel-Hamas War

It has been over a month since Hamas attacked Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking hostage over 200 more, according to offical Israeli estimates. Israel subsequently declared war on Hamas, launching a bombing campaign and ground invasion of northern Gaza that has killed more than 11,000 people, according to the Gaza health ministry, which is run by Hamas.

November
7
2023

How to Make a Profit in the Modern Media Landscape

When it comes to running a media outlet, understanding business strategies is just as important as producing high-quality journalism. Informing, educating and holding the powerful accountable may be at the core of the profession, but profitability is what ensures its continued existence.