What journalists can do to increase transparency in algorithmic systems
AI and opaque algorithms increasingly drive life-altering outcomes, shaping everything from online content to government decisions. As their influence expands, how can journalists push for greater accountability? Ojooluwa Ibiloye, a University of Delaware doctoral student and Pop-Up Newsroom reporter, attended the panel and spoke with experts to gather insights on how journalists can uncover the inner workings of AI and expose life-shaping algorithms.
“It’s dangerous. But not a crippling fear” – How to report from Lebanon
Greek and foreign correspondents in Beirut describe what journalists planning to enter the war zone need to know.
“Through food, you can see where the power lies”: Lessons from investigating the food industry
How can journalists use creative formats more strategically to educate the public and combat food industry misinformation? Isaac Pollock, a University of Pennsylvania student, highlights key points on the importance of transparency, collaboration, and innovative storytelling in investigating journalism about the food industry from a panel of investigative journalists during the 2024 iMEdD International Journalism Forum for the Forum’s Pop-up Newsroom.
“We’ve only just started”: a discussion with investigative reporter Paul Radu
In the midst of the 2024 International Journalism Forum, iMEdD interviews Paul Radu, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (ΟCCRP), on exposing cross-border organized crime with big data, money laundering and the need to share investigative tools with the public, while still upholding the core values of journalism.
Press Freedom in Europe: challenges, interventions, and perspectives
Why are European journalists increasingly concerned about press freedom? What challenges do they face? Agapi Pachatouridou, a second-year student in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, highlighted key insights from the opening panel at the iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2024.
One year and climbing: Israel responsible for record journalist death toll
One year in, Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza has exacted an unprecedented and horrific toll on Palestinian journalists and the region’s media landscape.
News Avoidance: Ideas for reconnecting the public with journalism
Can public trust in the media be restored? What kinds of content make investigative journalism more accessible? Can broader representation of social groups help reverse news avoidance? Elli Petraki, a second-year journalism student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, noted the innovative solutions that four journalists – with different perspectives from each other – proposed to combat news avoidance.
Telegram: Extremism, organised crime, and a billionaire in Paris
Pavel Durov’s recent arrest in Paris, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has sparked reactions about the platform's use by extremist groups and organised crime. Experts in internet security and freedom issues, along with Durov's former spokesperson, speak to iMEdD.
Israel has a history of unsuccessful invasions of Lebanon. Will this time be any different?
Israel is now set to repeat its Gaza operations in Lebanon, with a view to reordering the Middle East in its own interests. But has it bitten off more than it can chew?
How Journalists Can Build Trust and Engage Underserved Communities: Insights from Nicole Lewis
