Journalism faces its Kobayashi Maru moment
“Concurrent challenges create a seemingly impossible situation.”
Advancing media innovation & fostering public trust
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Since 2009, Hacks/Hackers has united diverse communities to advance media innovation and foster public trust in the information ecosystem.
We do this by:
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Convening hackathons, ideathons, and workshops that bring together talent from diverse backgrounds, including journalism, technology and academia to ideate and innovate.
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Incubating innovation in media, and by providing resources, mentorship and networking opportunities.
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Scaling the adoption of effective media solutions through comprehensive implementation guides and strategic consulting.
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Following the Election, We Must Build Products that Don't Just Inform, But Actively Help Audiences Understand and Engage
The media needs to fundamentally rethink what a news product can be in an era where technology enables genuine connections.
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“Brace yourself. The first AI elections are here.”
Envisioning the Future of News: Launching the AI-Driven Journalism Startups of 2030
AI/Journalism Hackathon at UC Berkeley: Harnessing AI to Enhance Trust and Deepen Engagement in Local Communities
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Newsletter: Want AI to be more inclusive? Just ask it to be like Curious George.
Updates from the AI for Equity: Tackling Harmful Bias in the Information Ecosystem hackathon in Baltimore.
Newsletter: Building a more inclusive Al future in Baltimore
