Journalism, Technology & Democracy (page 6) — A Cronkite School Study of the United States Institute

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…
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The scholars sitting around the conference table in Cronkite 444

Open Your Mind and Be Skeptical! SUSI Scholars Learned About Responsible Media Consumption

In our era of quickly spreading information and new technology development, a huge problem has arisen: disinformation, misinformation, and fake news. Some of the most efficient means of avoiding fake consumption are through media literacy and fact-checking. However, these tools…
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Dean Battinto Batts and Dawn Gilpin

Alone We Can Do So Little, But Working Together Leads to Success 

Eighteen unique and different researchers from around the world meet in Cronkite Room 444 daily to learn, discuss, understand, and, most importantly, to know. Today was not just about learning, it was about collaboration and cooperation. Today we were divided…
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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.…
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The scholars pose for a group photo behind the Arizona Midday anchor desk

SUSI Scholars Visit Phoenix Media Outlets, Delight in Official Reception

SUSI scholars had wonderful visit to major media houses in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. They also had a delightful reception in the evening. The team of scholars made their first site visit to KPNX-Channel 12 News at…
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Scholars watch students rehearse the Cronkite News program

Delightfully ‘Living’ the Cronkite School Teaching Hospital Model

Today, the 2021 cohort of the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) Capstone program in Journalism, Technology and Democracy hosted by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, started with mixed reactions but ended with something…
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