April Topic: "The Future of Journalism and Democracy in the Digital Age”
5 p.m. EDT // 4 p.m. CDT // 3 p.m. MDT // 2 p.m. PDT // 1 p.m. AKDT
Presented in partnership with the Leagues of Women Voters of Alaska and Colorado
Dr. Courtney C. Radsch, PhD, is Director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty at the Open Markets Institute where she produces and oversees cutting-edge research into the political economy of AI, news media market structures and information power and helps design smart policy solutions that protect democracy and human liberty. As a global thought leader she regularly publishes and provides commentary and analysis in top media outlets; keynotes and moderates events around the world; and advises publishers and media leaders. She has testified before congressional, parliamentary, and competition authorities in several countries and advised international organizations including the UN, EU, OECD, OSCE, and WEF.
Dr. Radsch is journalist, scholar and advocate focused on the intersection of technology, media, and rights. Previously, she was a fellow at UCLA’s Institute for Technology, Law & Policy where her research focused on media sustainability and the platformatization of journalism; AI governance and information ecosystems; and the evolving socioeconomic and technopolitical effects of media and technology.
Suggested reading:
- Can journalism survive AI? Brookings. March 25, 2024.
- The AI Act’s Extended Timeline Is Perilous for Journalism, and Democracy. CIGI. March 27, 2024.
About the series:
Disinformation. Conspiracy theories. Extremism. Surveillance. Our democracy is threatened as never before by toxic online content. The social media giants seem unable, or in some cases unwilling, to control the flood of lies and manipulative practices. The staggering — often hidden — reach of Big Tech into our lives endangers civil society, our civil rights, and our privacy. In a "post-truth" world we risk losing the shared understanding that underpins our democracy.
Each month, we explore a different facet of this crisis with guest experts. Join us to learn, discuss, and work on possible solutions.