Tarbell Center for AI Journalism

The Tarbell Center for AI Journalism supports journalism that helps society navigate the emergence of increasingly advanced AI.

The future will be shaped by the choices we make today — as societies, as governments, and as individuals. Who develops this technology, what problems it’s designed to solve, who benefits from it, and how we mitigate its risks — all these questions hinge on decisions being made right now.

But to make those decisions, we need better information. That is why Tarbell is committed to supporting journalism with funding and education, helping knowledgeable reporters and editors to demystify complex technologies, hold powerful entities accountable, and foster informed public discourse. We aim to support journalism that serves the public interest through fact-based reporting and diverse perspectives. Our goal is to ensure any transition to more advanced AI doesn’t happen in a black box, but instead in the light of public awareness and debate.

In supporting such journalism, we are committed to ensuring editorial independence and supporting reporting from a wide range of perspectives. While some of our programs have priority focus areas, within those we select what, and who, to fund based on merit and understanding, not ideological alignment. Journalists we support pursue stories guided by their own investigations, not our preferences.

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There is a significant chance that AI will shape the course of human history — for better or worse. At Tarbell, we're committed to ensuring that if that happens, society has the information it needs to find the best path forward.