Unpacking the story: Brazil’s hidden shark meat trade
Mongabay journalists Carla Mendes and Philip Jacobson reveal that toxic shark meat is being served in schools, hospitals, and prisons.
“It’s a feature, not a bug” – How journalists can spot and mitigate AI bias
Three years after ChatGPT’s debut, nearly half of newsrooms use AI despite ethical concerns, reflecting evolving attitudes across journalism and academia.
Nieman Lab’s editor on words, violence, and the (US) Press
Laura Hazard Owen, Harvard’s influential online publication for media, spoke to iMEdD about violence, censorship, and why she still believes in defending the First Amendment.
New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom
The Pentagon’s new policy forcing reporters to seek government approval before publishing marks an unprecedented assault on U.S. press freedom.
Bearing witness: Martha Mendoza on public service reporting
Pulitzer winner Martha Mendoza reflects on her career and landmark contributions to journalism in the public interest.
A look back at the investigation “Seafood from Slaves”
Martha Mendoza talks to iMEdD about the investigation that exposed slavery in the fishing industry and its impact ten years on.
OSINT, aid flights and trusted contacts: How journalists are covering Gaza’s story from afar
Cut off from Gaza, journalists rely on OSINT and trusted contacts to cover hunger, devastation, and survival in Gaza under siege.
No data? No problem, journalists collaborate with the crowd
When data for an investigation is missing, journalists rely on the community. Experts share open-source tools anyone can use