Radical collaboration, AI scrutiny, asset tracking, and survival: Key moments from GIJC25
Across the sessions we followed at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, six moments stood out for reshaping how we think about journalism today. They ranged from calls for wide collaboration and sharper scrutiny of AI systems to survival strategies under authoritarian pressure and insights on investigating grand, cross-border corruption and reporting on genocides.
Eliot Higgins: Algorithms, spies and Trump in the mix
The founder of the investigative platform Bellingcat speaks about algorithms and democracy in the 21st century, the world of intelligence services, and how investigative journalism is funded in the era of Trump.
The medium, the message, and the uncle hanging out with the youth
Yet the only way forward is to continue talking about what matters. And if traditional modes of dialogue no longer suffice, we must rethink the forms and tools at our disposal.
How science journalists worldwide are fighting White House health misinformation
As the White House spreads unfounded health claims, science editors worldwide race to counter rising disinformation and protect trust.
Your story is “European enough” and could be award-winning
A little before applications close on 14 December, for journalists who wonder whether their work is “European enough,” Executive Director Jennifer Athanasiou-Prince explains why local journalism remains a cornerstone of European information and why journalists from every corner of the continent should apply.
Recognizing and addressing burnout in the newsroom
Speaking to iMEdD, experts warn burnout in journalism goes beyond exhaustion and now poses serious risks to press freedom.
Hundreds of thousands of videos from news publishers like The New York Times and Vox were used to train AI models
Tech giants quietly tapped major news outlets’ YouTube videos to build expansive AI training sets, raising questions over consent.
“Foreign agent” laws and SLAPPs, the legal challenges faced by journalists
Which are the new dangers that threaten the freedom of the press, and how can journalists continue to operate safely under conditions that are becoming increasingly difficult?
Inside the cross-border investigation “The Shadow Fleet Secrets”
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