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Misinformation in the Age of AI

Virtual event

As generative AI becomes increasingly prevalent in online news and information, it amplifies concerns about misinformation, disinformation, and potential fraud. A recent study by The CJF and Maru Public Opinion […]

Emerging Business Models for News

Virtual event

In today's shifting journalism landscape, where traditional revenue streams falter amidst fragmented digital platforms and declining ad revenues, news outlets – particularly new and entrepreneurial ones – are seeking innovative […]

Racing to Go Viral | Ben Smith & Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Toronto Public Library, Bram and Bluma Appel Salon

What's at stake when news becomes click-bait? In a data-driven world where success is often measured by likes and shares, news outlets are fighting for eyeballs. In the race against […]

Covering History’s Most Important Election

In a time of deepening political polarization, with audiences increasingly gravitating toward  their preferred news outlets, how can journalists effectively cover what may be one of the most crucial elections […]

Will Games Save Journalism?

Virtual event

Since the first newspaper crossword appeared in the New York World in 1913, puzzles have served as a gateway to news consumption for game enthusiasts who might not otherwise read […]

Tactics for Combatting News Avoidance

Virtual event

Confronting the decline in news consumption represents a global newsroom challenge. Around the world, despite having more sources of news than ever before, a significant number of people simply avoid […]