April 2, 2025
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Freedom of Expression | April 2, 2025
International panelists at ISOJ warn of censorship, lawsuits and other patterns in the erosion of democracies
Journalists from El Salvador, India, Hungary and Turkey share how autocratic regimes in their countries have weakened freedom of expression and offer U.S. journalists a glimpse of what may come. Read More
ISOJ2025 | April 2, 2025
LA Times editor discusses layoffs, financial strain, and journalistic independence at ISOJ
At the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism, Los Angeles Times Editor Terry Tang addressed the newspaper’s latest wave of layoffs and financial struggles while defending the newsroom’s editorial independence and the vital role of local journalism in times of crisis. Read More
Coloquio | April 2, 2025
Nearly 900 people join ISOJ 2025 to discuss timely, urgent topics affecting journalism around the world
The 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism explored the latest challenges–and opportunities– for journalism brought on by AI, threats to democracy, digital content creators and more. Read More
Featured | April 2, 2025
End of federal funds would break fabric of public national network, says NPR’s CEO
Speaking at the 26th ISOJ, Katherine Maher warned that ending federal funding could dismantle the U.S. public national network and harm access to information in rural and underserved communities that rely on public media as their primary source of local news. Read More
Artificial Intelligence | April 2, 2025
How AI-generated imagery spreads misinformation and confusion, but can also combat censorship
Speakers at ISOJ 2025 discussed threats and opportunities for innovation presented by artificial intelligence as the technology is rapidly changing how journalism is practiced. Read More
ISOJ2025 | April 2, 2025
ISOJ panelists share research on keeping journalists and audiences engaged and avoiding burnout
Speakers encouraged newsrooms to address journalist mental health and explore how to bring consumers who actively avoid the news back into the fold. Read More
ISOJ2025 | April 1, 2025
Journalists and satirists at ISOJ debate the rise of meme culture in political discourse. ‘It’s more than a joke’
Is satire still a tool for challenging power, or has meme culture changed the game? At ISOJ 2025, panelists explore how memes and cartoons shape political discourse in an era where politicians are in on the joke. Read More
Artificial Intelligence | April 1, 2025
Workshop guides journalists on how to leverage Google’s artificial intelligence tools for more efficient reporting
During this lunchtime workshop, Google News Initiative explored generative AI tools and research assistants to help alleviate burdens on journalists in their daily routines. Read More
ISOJ2025 | April 1, 2025
ISOJ panel explores evolving definitions of journalists and journalism in the era of influencers
Researchers, content creators and journalists considered what they might learn from each other in terms of accuracy, authenticity and reach. Read More
Freedom of Expression | April 1, 2025
Defending the truth: The ongoing struggles and resilience of international journalists explored at ISOJ
Reporters from Syria, Haiti, Malawi, Venezuela and Russia recounted restrictions on press freedom and journalism in their home countries, up to and including arrest and exile. Read More