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With Jim Rutenberg (Media Columnist, NY Times), Yasmin Green (Dir. R&D, Jigsaw), Runa Sandvik (Dir. Info Security, NY Times), Jameel Jaffer (Dir. Knight First Amendment Institute, Columbia).
Mon, Nov 13, 2017 @ 06:00 PM   FREE   NY Times Building, 242 W 41st St
 
     
 
 
              

      
 
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<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Technology, Media & Democracy:Protecting Journalism & Media from Attack</STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Brought to you by the<I>Tech, Media & Democracy Initiative</I>, a consortium ofCornell Tech, Columbia University, City University of New York, New York University, The New School, & Pratt Institute in partnership with NYC Media Lab.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>Hosted by New York Times</EM></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">This is the first in a series of panels throughout the Fall that will address the most intractable issues at the intersection of journalism & technology. In the session, we'll identify the issues & begin to set an agenda to explore solutions for trust, business models, & platforms. Lots of things are broken. How do we prioritize what to fix first? Who should be able to help? How can technology help?</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>With Panelists:</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>Jim Rutenberg,</STRONG> Media Columnist, New York Times (keynoter/moderator)<BR><STRONG>Yasmin Green,</STRONG> Director of Research & Development, Jigsaw<BR><STRONG>Runa Sandvik,</STRONG> Director of Information Security, New York Times<BR><STRONG>Jameel Jaffer,</STRONG> Director, Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University; formerly Deputy Legal Director, ACLU</P>
<P><STRONG>Attendee information:</STRONG><SPAN>Check in with ID at security desk (closest to 41st Street entrance, across from atrium of birch trees)</SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG>Program:</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>6:00-6:30:</STRONG>Networking reception<BR><STRONG>6:30 to 7:30:</STRONG>Discussion</P>
<P><STRONG>7:30 to 8:00:</STRONG>Closing reception</P>
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<P><STRONG>About Tech, Media & Democracy</STRONG><BR></P>
<P>Six of New York Citys universities are partnering to defend & support journalism & independent news media --- one of the most critical elements of our democracy --- as they are increasingly under threat. This unique,first-of-its kindprogram & collaboration will bring togetherCornell Tech, Columbia University, City University of New York, New York University, The New School, & Pratt Institute-- in partnership with the NYC Media Lab -- to investigate & understand the various threats to journalism & media, & attempt to address these challenges using design, engineering, & computational methods & techniques. The effort will gather graduate students with backgrounds & expertise in journalism, design, & engineering/technology from these institutions in a special course to kick off in Spring 2018.In addition to the course, a speaker series hostedatnews organizations around the city will launch in October around the themes of the partnership, featuring influential figures from media & technology. Inaugural media participants that will host fall programming include The New York Times, CNN, BuzzFeed, & the HuffPost.</P>
<P><EM>Learn More:</EM></P>
<P><A HREF="https://www.techmediademocracy.nyc/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">https://www.techmediademocracy.nyc/</A></P>
 
 
 
 
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