RJI news
Free speech in the age of AI
Jared Schroeder, an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute, has authored a book that explores new ways of thinking about free speech in the era of sophisticated generative AI. “The structure of ideas: mapping a new theory of free expression in the AI era” is available July 1.
Trusting News goes independent after nearly a decade of support from RJI
Trusting News, an organization that uses research-driven strategies to help journalists build stronger, more trusting relationships with their communities, is going independent after eight years backed by the Missouri School of Journalism’s Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI).
Four engaging mapping tools and how they stack up
Building a more interactive and community-focused Pride guide with The Buckeye Flame.
The start and sustainability of the Daily Memphian
The news outlet started up with big donations but has diversified.
Rethinking best practices for working with freelancers
Extending organizational values to your freelance relationships.
Tips and tricks for streamlining your AI workflows
Including ChatGPT’s Memory feature, AI prompt generators, Perplexity for efficient research and Google’s AI-powered tab organization tool.
Introducing the 2024-2025 RJI Fellows
Today, the Reynolds Journalism Institute announced the 2024-2025 class of RJI Fellows, each of whom will work to create and test practical, free resources for journalists and newsrooms.
Early lessons from elections roundtables in West Virginia
A conversation with Tyler Dedrick, Mountain State Spotlight.
Understanding our communities to better shape our coverage of them
Practical tips on utilizing lived experiences to build trust and relationships.
11 Community-centered projects from newsrooms and journalists across the country
The 2023 Symposium provided opportunity and support for journalists to try at least one new-to-them idea.