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AI streamlines work, but journalists warn it demands rigorous verification and clear rules
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1499+ words) From data errors to bias and credibility risks, Latin American newsroom leaders say AI must be used with care, clear guidelines and constant human oversight. Artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of streamlining work in newsrooms, but it can also amplify…...
Free webinar on disinformation and AI marks International Fact-Checking Day
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (344+ words) Disinformation is becoming increasingly difficult to identify. Deepfakes, manipulated audio and AI-generated images are just some of the forms that deception can take in the digital age. Knowing how to recognize what is reliable has never been more important, especially…...
Registration for ISOJ 2026 now open. Take advantage of early-bird rates
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (238+ words) Take advantage of discounted rates for this unique global conference, which will take place online and in person at the University of Texas at Austin from Sept. 17-18, 2026. Early Bird Registration: March 30 to July 20, 2026 General Admission Rate:US $250 After July 20, registration…...
‘We need to rid ourselves of the idea that there is no philanthropy in Latin America’: Vanina Berghella on funding for journalism in the region
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (558+ words) How can media outlets in Latin America be supported? How can technological development, innovation and experimentation in media organizations be promoted? These are some of the questions that the'International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) seeks to answer through its…...
Hit by suspension of U.S. funds, Latin American news outlets turn to new survival strategies
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1459+ words) When El Toque, an independent outlet that serves Cubans from exile, lost significant support after the'suspension of U.S. international cooperation in January, its leaders launched an effort to diversify revenue sources. They increased advertising sales, secured new funders, and sped up…...
SembraMedia embraces viability and sustainability as collective paths for independent journalism
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (480+ words) Representatives from SembraMedia, an organization that has spent nearly a decade working to strengthen the sustainability of independent digital media in Latin America, led a presentation on their work during the 18th Iberoamerican Colloquium on Digital Journalism. Titled "Trends, Tips and…...
Preparing smarter applications: Tips for independent media seeking sustainability
4+ week, 1+ day ago (735+ words) But beyond the final result, each application is also a learning process. Preparing an application forces teams to pause, review their work and business model, clarify objectives, organize information and make strategic decisions about their present and future. Even when…...
In Uruguay, survey respondents trust information from established media more than from social media
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (136+ words) In Uruguay, survey respondents trust information from traditional media more than from social media'LatAm Journalism Review In Uruguay, survey respondents trust information from established media more than from social media "In recent days, the School of Communication at ORT Uruguay…...
Free tool helps journalists clean data faster and with fewer errors
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (775+ words) To use ODE, users must download the application to their devices, whether MacOS, Windows or Ubuntu. The app allows users to upload tables in Excel, CSV (comma-separated files), or through a link (Google Sheets). After the data is uploaded, ODE…...
Journalists use podcasts to bring audiences behind the scenes of journalism
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1522+ words) With the growing popularity of podcasts, journalists often find themselves behind the microphone to report on investigations or news of the day. But in an attempt to share their own stories, some are entering these audio spaces as the focus…...