Technology – Journalism, Technology & Democracy

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Reshaping Communication in the Digital Age

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, I attended several workshops and sessions as part of our SUSI Scholars program that focused on providing insights into narrative & strategic communication, generative AI & the role of journalism. Ultimately, I was left with…

The scholars and Retha Hill in the audio studio

United by a shared passion for journalism – Inform, Inspire and Engage (IIE)

The SUSI Scholar 2024 program is an intensive learning experience. It goes far beyond traditional academic boundaries. The program delves into a diverse array of topics designed to inform, inspire and engage. Hosted by the prestigious Cronkite school of Journalism and Mass Communication…

The author experiences a virtual world through the technology of Dreamscape Learn

Immersive experience, a new page in learning

Usually, teachers motivate students, but in my case, it was the other way around. Everything started when Seljan, one of my students who had been selected for the SUSI for Student Leaders program in 2023, shared the program link for…

The scholars watch a video by Jordan Peele with a deepfake of former President Obama

Cybersecurity: Don’t Be Paranoid (or Maybe You Should Be)

Every day, an incredible amount of data is generated in the digital environment. This data comes from social media posts, commercial transactions, conversations on messaging apps, and all kinds of services available online. Approximately 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are…

The angled windows of ASU's College of Global Futures

Adventures in Innovation

Thursday’s activities were an adventure in innovation. Starting from our introduction to Augmented Reality at the New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab with Ms. Retha Hill, to our visit and interactions at ASU’s Learning Futures Collaboratory with Bea Rodriguez-Fransen and Toby Vaughn…

Retha Hill points to a screen with a video illustration of AI tools, while the scholars observe

Transforming Immersive Gaming Worlds into News Content: Reclaiming Audiences from the Younger Generation

Stepping into a virtual gallery, where portraits come alive and narrate their captivating tales, may sound like a plot straight out of Harry Potter. However, this remarkable scenario is a reality within Retha Hill’s classroom. As the executive director of…

SUSI Scholar Sokhen Sun records a presentation about the Cronkite PR Lab

Let’s accept artificial intelligence and technology as tools, but not let them replace our humanity

The development of digital media and artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly changed and challenged the media communication industry, one of a few factors that have made working in media communication more difficult. We must first deal with the dispersed audience.…

SUSI scholars tour News 21 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Democracy Cannot Thrive Without Responsible Journalism

The emergence of social media platforms has created opportunities for anyone to become a reporter. For many, the traditional role of journalists has come to an end. However, I have begun to realize that despite changes in the media landscape,…

Scholars gather round to watch one of their peers manipulate images in a virtual design environment

When the Future is Further and Further Away… or, A Short Essay About Real Reality (RR)

Today we continued the week of activities dedicated to new trends in media, with a full day of practice on augmented reality (AR). Under the guidance of tech enthusiast Retha Hill, director of the Cronkite New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NMIE)…

The Scholars at ASU's Creativity Commons

Immersive Media, Education and the Future of Journalism

This was a day with overwhelming experiences on immersive media. It was filled with excitement, and a chance to really let our imagination flow. We were introduced to the basics of immersive worlds, going beyond reality to explore the spectrum…

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