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The latest news from the International Center for Journalists.

April
9
2024

How to Develop an Ethical AI Use Policy for a Nonprofit

Technology changes quickly, and as it does, it often leaves us wondering “What does this mean for us?” When ChatGPT ushered in a new era of accessible artificial intelligence (AI) tools in 2023, our staff here at the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) were full of questions about what this meant for our work, our mission and journalism in general. 

To support our staff, we embarked on a project to develop a policy that provides guidance on how the organization will use AI tools. And because we know we aren’t alone in answering these big questions, we wanted to share the lessons we learned along the way to help other organizations that are in the midst of creating their own policy.

April
5
2024

Cross-Border Journalism Network Amplifies Local Solutions

Guyot, who officially launched the Human Journalism Network as an ICFJ Knight Fellow in 2023, said his goal is to highlight how people are making progress on social challenges in ways that are not only interesting but potentially useful.
April
5
2024

Journalists from Nigeria, Kenya Win 2024 Elliott Award for Stories that Spotlight Gaps in Healthcare

A journalist who investigated a potentially deadly concoction sold in the streets of Nigeria and another who chronicled a fight for abortion rights in Kenya are the 2024 winners of the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. 

April
4
2024

Metamorphosis Foundation is Navigating North Macedonia’s Complicated Disinformation Landscape

For two decades, Metamorphosis Foundation has played a prominent role in countering false narratives and leading digital literacy campaigns in North Macedonia, a country where mis- and disinformation run rampant. 

April
2
2024

How to Take the News to Young People

Young people consume news coverage differently than older generations. Having grown up on social media, they are more likely to turn to social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram for their news.  

April
2
2024

ICFJ Fellows to Receive Funding, Support to Cover Health Innovations

The rapid pace of innovation in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and more is opening new doors for progress in global health – an exciting but complex and ever-changing landscape for journalists to navigate.

March
28
2024

Here Are the People Who Can Help You With AI in the Newsroom

Newsroom leaders seeking help on all things AI have a new, much-needed resource: a directory of expert trainers, coaches and consultants to draw from.

March
26
2024

ICFJ Voices: María Paula Murcia Huertas, Answering Questions Audiences Are Really Asking

People searching for information online are faced with a challenge: there is so much information out there that it is often difficult to find resources you need – and to know what to trust. María Paula Murcia Huertas and her Bogotá, Colombia-based news outlet are working on a solution for their community.
March
25
2024

Tips for Building Networks to Reach Audiences and Drive Impact

The impact journalists can create in their communities is often dependent on how widely their reporting is consumed. 

In their efforts to gain traction that might spur positive change, journalists might not realize just how many of their colleagues are working on the very same issues in other communities or parts of the world. 

March
18
2024

Embracing AI: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve


Concerns around GenAI notwithstanding – its potential to spread mis- and disinformation, and fears it could replace journalism jobs, among them – media leaders should consider how to use the technology to uplift their work. If utilized responsibly and ethically, AI can improve how news is produced and consumed.