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Harlan Mandel at Media Party NYC: Redefining Independent Media in the Era of AI
In an era where synthetic content and algorithmic shifts are redefining the global information landscape, the concept of "independent media" requires a radical reassessment. At Media Party New York 2026,…
Data 360 Global Challenge: Meet the 13 Finalists Advancing to Phase 2
In an era where digital manipulation and the erosion of shared facts threaten democracy and public well-being, rebuilding trust has never been more urgent. To address this, Media Party and…
Journalism First: Kathryn Kotze on How AI Can Help Sustain the Modern Newsroom
NEW YORK — While the global media industry remains fixated on whether generative AI can—or should—write the news, Kathryn Kotze is turning the lens toward the systems that fund, manage,…
Jacopo Ottaviani on Building a Community Around an Environmental Journalism Tool
Despite the persistent rain, the second day of Media Party New York 2026 began with an early surge of participants ready to dive into a marathon of global perspectives and…
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Sipho Kings “Building a newspaper without SEO, genAI or algorithms”
https://youtu.be/MznracHdT3M?si=90buHkmZFivHzVtq At Media Party 2025, Sipho Kings shared the remarkable story of The Continent, a digital newspaper that built its success by actively rejecting modern media trends like SEO, generative…
Sam Gregory “How to Improve Deepfake Detection”
https://youtu.be/TUISWSIDGuQ?si=c08mCsQe8I7iHCV- Sam Gregory discusses the implementation of "Deepfakes Rapid Response Force" at WITNESS to help journalists verify suspicious content. This initiative connects reporters with forensic experts to tackle the growing…
Amy Booth “The Buenos Aires Herald: How we relaunched a classic brand for new audiences”
https://youtu.be/edHKBHA_UaM?si=y1mHlPw1XfHkZmyS In this Lightning Talk, Amy Booth discusses the digital rebirth of the Buenos Aires Herald, an iconic newspaper founded in 1876. Renowned for its courageous reporting on human rights…
Jessica Gomes “Meedan: Toward a safer and more equitable internet”
https://youtu.be/gofJRaQ_5go?si=G2zngedMMAzNbSR_ Jessica Gomes presents Meedan, a non-profit tech organization promoting an equitable internet. Its mission is to support underrepresented communities by providing access to reliable information, especially during elections and…
Catherine Sotirakou “Connecting Newsrooms, Academia and Tech for sustainable journalism”
https://youtu.be/idqOVhTVdtE?si=DcUTrZrZPgh2arC- In this Lightning Talk, Catherine Sotirakou presents IQ Media Hub, a European-funded initiative aimed at fostering innovation and knowledge transfer within newsrooms. The project brings together an international consortium…