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Leading investigative teams across borders is a challenge even for newsroom veterans. At #GIJC25, editors who have conducted ground-breaking collaborations shared tips on how to divide work, distribute resources, and manage reporting with differing publishing rhythms.
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🗣️ Funding local news is not a partisan issue.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb introduced two new bills to fund local news, creating a PA Civic Information Consortium & fellowship program.
@reprabb.bsky.social sits down w/ Free Press to learn more about his vision for the future of media in PA.
Even before Bezos lost his soul several years ago, the WashPost was starting to run out of momentum. What was the road back? Local, the Grahams' strategy for decades. Instead, he cut the Post's local coverage and now faces competition from The Baltimore Banner, NOTUS and others. #journalism
AI Newsroom Policies: Intent vs. Reality ALT Text: A high-contrast informational slide titled "AI Newsroom Policies: Intent vs. Reality." A large blue and gray circular progress bar prominently displays "80%." Text clarifies that 80% of Global South journalists report having no formal AI policy in their newsrooms as of late 2024. Supporting graphics include icons of a news microphone, newspaper, and a digital monitor labeled "Daily News," framed by blue circuit-board patterns. A call to action at the bottom reads, "Swipe to see the gaps."
The Gaps in AI Guidelines ALT Text: An educational slide titled "The Gaps in AI Guidelines" featuring a split-color background of light gray and blue. It lists three primary gaps: 1) Vague Terminology, noting that guidelines often use terms like "appropriate use" without concrete definitions; 2) Output vs. Systems, explaining that focus remains on what AI produces rather than the underlying algorithms; and 3) Subtle Biases, stating that newsrooms are failing to audit invisible biases in third-party tools. A taped-on note graphic provides an example: AI translation tools assuming doctors are men and nurses are women.
The Challenge of Platform Dependency ALT Text: A darker-themed slide titled "The Challenge of Platform Dependency" featuring an illustration of large gray blocks representing platform companies connected by heavy chains to a small "Newsroom" icon. Text boxes highlight three key points: 1) Increasing Reliance on major platform companies for news production; 2) Contractual Asymmetry, noting that developers can change terms of service without notice; and 3) Subtle Editorial Influence, where third-party algorithms can influence editorial decisions. A bottom banner notes the "Small Player" Reality, stating only the wealthiest newsrooms can afford to build safer, local tools.
Actionable Steps for Newsrooms ALT Text: A final summary slide titled "Actionable Steps for Newsrooms" with an upward-trending green arrow in the background. It outlines a three-step roadmap: Step 1 is to Operationalize Policies by integrating them into daily workflows; Step 2 is Inclusive Creation, involving stakeholders with diverse backgrounds to create stronger policies; and Step 3 is The Human-in-the-Loop, prioritizing human supervision as a practical safety measure. The "Bottom Line" at the bottom emphasizes that policies must be specific and prioritize accountability. A button reads "Read the Full Briefing at cnti.org."
While AI is being used in newsrooms, formal rules about its use are not yet universal. New research from CNTI’s Global AI & Journalism Working Group reveals that when there are policies, newsrooms prioritize transparency, human supervision and human verification of outputs. Find more bit.ly/4rPqLrC
Planning to attend #CJS2026 as a work trip?
Here are some resources and templates to make the reimbursement and travel auth process easier.
Let us know what else we should add to this kit!
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After Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader was killed, OSINT helped fuel both clarity and confusion online www.niemanlab.org/2026/03/afte...
The Investigative Journalism Foundation has exposed a mostly AI-generated local publication in Surrey, B.C., called Surrey Speak. It's laden with factual inaccuracies and AI-generated images, all being shared by the account’s 10,000 social media followers. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/03...
Planning to attend #CJS2026 as a work trip?
Here are some resources and templates to make the reimbursement and travel auth process easier.
Let us know what else we should add to this kit!
summit.collaborativejournalism.org/updates/work...
IRE calls for the immediate release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, who was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to reports.
Read the rest of our statement: https://bit.ly/4sto4Mh
Feed: "NJ Spotlight News"
By: Elise Young on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
172 Crashes in 3 Years on Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell, Data Shows
Those crashes resulted in 22 reported injuries. During the same period, 13 crashes involved pedestrians, resulting in 12 injuries and three deaths, according to police data.
🗝️ Newsroom Digest: A look back at 2025 in NJ local news
PLUS: The new Excellence in Community Media Awards
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Safety training for journalists will be offered at the Collaborative Journalism Summit
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👀 First look at the schedule for the 2026 Collaborative Journalism Summit
The 10th anniversary #CJS2026 session lineup is starting to come together!
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📣 Final call for #cjs2026 session proposals!
Pitch a panel, workshop, or lightning talk to help shape the summit schedule.
Deadline is Feb. 16!
Visit summit.collaborativejournalism.org/updates/sess... to learn more and submit your pitch.
🎉 100 days until CJS2026!
The 10th annual Collaborative Journalism Summit returns to Philadelphia May 14-15.
Join us as we celebrate a decade of building a more collaborative news ecosystem.
Visit summit.collaborativejournalism.org to learn more and get tickets TODAY!
✨ Join us May 14-15 in Philly for this year's Collaborative Journalism Summit!
It's going to be an awesome event. This year, we'll have an awards dinner and celebrate 10 years of collaboration.
Also: Do you have a session to pitch? Send it in!
More: summit.collaborativejournalism.org
The Collaborative Journalism Resource Hub marks one year of impact by supporting four new journalism collaboratives that bring together news organizations, universities, and community groups to tackle critical local issues.
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✨ Join us May 14-15 in Philly for this year's Collaborative Journalism Summit!
It's going to be an awesome event. This year, we'll have an awards dinner and celebrate 10 years of collaboration.
Also: Do you have a session to pitch? Send it in!
More: summit.collaborativejournalism.org
ICIJ's #ChinaTargets, The #CoinLaundry and #DamascusDossier were part of @centercoopmedia.bsky.social’s picks for the top 10 collaborations of 2025: ICIJ "delivered three massive investigations in 2025 that exemplify the power of cross-border collaboration."
I am so proud to be a part of the Wichita Journalism Collaborative project that’s included in this list. I just can’t say enough positive things about the journalists I had the honor of working with in Wichita🌻 This project will always have a special place in my 💛 @wichitafoundation.bsky.social
We're thrilled to see the Climate News Task Force on this list!
🎖️ We're excited to share our annual roundup of the year's most groundbreaking journalism collaborations that are reshaping how we tell important and impactful stories (together)!
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@jamditis.bsky.social: Please learn how to use your computer
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It was a pleasure to talk with Will Fischer at the @centercoopmedia.bsky.social about @deepsouthtoday.org and our new investigative reporting center launched in partnership with @nytimes.com and Big Local News.
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New guide: New Jersey reporters' guide to protest coverage and journalist safety centerforcooperativemedia.org/protest-safe... from @centercoopmedia.bsky.social
