Center for News, Technology & Innovation

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The Center for News, Technology & Innovation (CNTI) is an independent global research center, seeking to encourage independent, sustainable media, maintain an open internet and foster informed public policy conversations.

A blue and yellow promotional graphic for a free webinar titled "NO NEWSROOM, NO PROBLEM: Building Credibility on Your Own." The image is organized as follows: Top: The logos for CNTI and news creator corps are in the upper right. A yellow banner on the left reads "CNTI AND NCC PRESENT." Center: Large white and yellow text announces the webinar title, followed by a description: "Indie info providers, creator-journalists, news creators — whatever you call them, they're reshaping how communities get news. How do they build credibility with audiences, and what can their pathways tell us about the future of independent media?" Bottom: A yellow footer contains icons for a calendar, a clock, and an envelope. It lists the date as JUNE 1, 2026, the time as 12-1 PM EST, and a call to action: "RSVP: LINK IN BIO."
A graphic titled "Our Latest Work" on a textured cream and blue background. The left side features the headline "Internet Shutdowns, Press Freedom and the Global Information Crisis: Iran as a Case Study" by Afrooz Mosallaei. Below, a section titled "Why is this important?" explains that Iran is experiencing the longest sustained national-scale internet blackout ever tracked in a highly connected society. The right side features a blue column with a large quotation mark and a quote about the "collapse of the information environment" and the violation of the right to access the internet. At the bottom right, an illustration shows the Iranian flag above a desk filled with a laptop, newspapers, a microphone, and severed electronic cables.
A commemorative graphic celebrating World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2026, featuring the CNTI logo. On the left, an illustration shows a vintage microphone designed like a birdcage with its door open, with feathers and small birds flying out to symbolize free speech. The right side features a vertical collage of four stylized banners depicting figures, the U.S. Capitol building, and the flag of Iran, using a modern, illustrative art style with bold colors.
Carousel graphic from CNTI titled "The Hidden Tax of Going Solo". The illustration shows a journalist holding a tablet while being overwhelmed by a massive stack of paperwork and floating icons representing administrative burdens like "AD SALES," "LEGAL REVIEW," "HEALTH INSURANCE," "TAXES & ACCOUNTING," and "IT TECH." A speech bubble reads, "Every solo creator is solving the same problems." This is the fifth slide of a 6-part series, featuring a quote from Ben Werdmuller about the benefits of establishing formal structures over solo peer learning. An arrow at the bottom points toward the final slide.
Carousel graphic from CNTI titled "Navigating the Social Media Minefield". The image features a side-by-side comparison of "Gated Pathways" (Centralized Networks) and "Open Networks" (Bluesky, Mastodon). On the left, a red path is blocked by various obstacles representing TikTok and X (link suppression), Facebook (charges for access to your own audience), and Instagram (poor conversion). On the right, a clear blue path leads to a vibrant community hub with a speech bubble stating, "Smaller systems; foster more engagement and subscriptions". This is the fourth slide of a 6-part series.
A split-screen video featuring diverse independent media creators: Kat Tenbarge, Matt Brown, Elisabeth Marnik, Amber Sherman, Terrill Haigler, and Joseph Ferguson. They discuss the findings of a CNTI study titled "U.S. Indie Info Providers: Professionally Diverse, Mission-driven, Sometimes Lonely, Rarely Earning Profit." Topics include the transition from traditional newsrooms to independence, the importance of professional development, the balance between authority and authenticity, and the struggle to monetize content in a social-media-driven world. The video ends with the CNTI logo and a credit line acknowledging support from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism and an anonymous donor.
A screenshot of the International Journalism Festival website for a session titled "Creators and the future of journalism: insights on infrastructure building from the US and South Africa." The page features headshots and titles of five speakers: Justin Arenstein (Code for Africa), Justin Bank (The Independent Journalism Atlas), Dave Jorgenson (Local News International), Amy Mitchell (Center for News, Technology & Innovation), and Liz Kelly Nelson (Project C). Below the speakers is a text description discussing the rise of creator-model journalists and the logistical challenges they face, such as lack of liability insurance and healthcare. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Palazzo Graziani in Perugia, Italy.
A concluding slide titled "Traits of Successful Business Models in India." It highlights four key pillars: Independence, Transparency, Language Opportunity, and Diversification. It notes that digital-first independents are growing by being transparent about funding and speaking to readers in their own language to build trust. It also mentions building communities through events and niche memberships.
A title slide featuring a portrait of Rudra Kasturi, a CNTI Guest Author. The background includes an outline of India with a large orange question mark and a graphic showing a declining trend line. The text reads: "Who Pays for Local News in India and why the answer should matter to every journalism market in the world."
A graphic featuring a smartphone displaying a CNTI article titled "Takeaways from the India AI Impact Summit." The screen shows an image of many flags at the 2026 summit in New Delhi. To the right of the phone is a profile photo of Prabhat Mishra, identified as CNTI’s Senior Research Fellow. The background is light grey with an orange Indian postage stamp in the top right corner.
AI Newsroom Policies: Intent vs. Reality ALT Text: A high-contrast informational slide titled "AI Newsroom Policies: Intent vs. Reality." A large blue and gray circular progress bar prominently displays "80%." Text clarifies that 80% of Global South journalists report having no formal AI policy in their newsrooms as of late 2024. Supporting graphics include icons of a news microphone, newspaper, and a digital monitor labeled "Daily News," framed by blue circuit-board patterns. A call to action at the bottom reads, "Swipe to see the gaps."