- Date
- April 2024
- Author
- David Caswell
In June 2023, the Open Society Foundations launched a competitive Applied AI in Journalism Challenge as part of an effort to advance prototype applications of AI in mission-driven newsrooms around the world. Over 100 teams submitted applications; 12 were chosen to receive a $5,000 grant, and invited to a final judging session in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to choose one winner to receive a $25,000 grant to develop their work further.
This report explains the project, with details of the leading proposals that were presented by teams from groups in Brazil, Colombia, the Philippines, and more.
Download
-
AI in Journalism Challenge 2023 (608.34 Kb pdf file)
Download the 60-page report.
Read more
Independent Journalism
Forever No More: From Destruction to Rebirth, the Critical Need for Supporting Syrian Journalism
As Syria rebuilds after the overthrow of its dictator Bashar al-Assad, an independent journalism outlet has been helping to build the public sphere to ensure Syrians are guaranteed the rights and freedoms they deserve.
Evidence for Accountability
Q&A: How Open Source Evidence Is Challenging Abuses, Atrocities, and Disinformation
Bellingcat has pioneered the use of open-source research to expose human rights abuses, atrocity crimes, and high-level corruption and other criminal activities involving governments, gangs, and other illicit actors.
Reporting on Africa
Changing Global News Coverage of Africa Is About Acknowledging the Continent’s Rightful Place in the World
The Global Media Index for Africa assessed and ranked how 20 of the world’s most influential news providers cover the continent. The index’s creators hope it will help ensure Africa’s full story is told globally.