Artificial Intelligence Market

Charles is an international consultant specialising in labour, human rights, media development and migration. His experience includes development projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and teaching at HEC Paris and Sciences Po Paris.

Jorge’s research focuses on technology, development, digital education and the information society. An associate professor at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, he has also managed a Latin American research network working on society’s digital transformation.

Swati is a policy and political consultant, researcher and journalist with experience across India’s media, academia, government and civil society. She holds an MA in Media Governance from Jamia Millia Islamia. Her interests include welfare policy, climate change and the relationship between new media and democracy.

Marius is the founding director of MJRC. He led the Center for Media, Data and Society between 2016 and 2022 and previously spent more than a decade at the Open Society Foundations, managing the research and policy portfolio of its Program on Independent Journalism in London.

Nurma has experience in research, advocacy and project management, with a particular interest in how regulation shapes digital communication and public discourse. She holds a master’s degree in Public Policy, specialising in Media and Communications, from Central European University.

Michał is an associate professor at the University of Warsaw and editor-in-chief of the Central European Journal of Communication. His research has received support from European and national research bodies. He served as programme adviser to the Council of Europe’s Advisory Group on Public Service Media Governance in 2010.

Peter is a journalist, university teacher and researcher whose work includes collaboration with the International Press Institute. He holds a PhD in Media Studies from Charles University and an LL.M. in the Economic Analysis of Law. His journalism includes work at Aktuality.sk and two Slovak Journalism Awards.

Rafael is a journalist and associate professor at the Federal University of Espírito Santo in Brazil. He holds a doctorate in Philosophy and has completed postdoctoral research in communication. His publications examine journalism theory, objectivity and technology.

Hager is a data and multimedia journalist whose reporting investigates discrimination in the Arab world. She studied broadcasting and television at Cairo University and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the American University of Beirut. Her work brings statistical analysis, programming and AI into journalistic research and storytelling.

Silviya researches digital media policy, information integrity and media justice. She holds a master’s degree in Media Governance from Jamia Millia Islamia and a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from St. Xavier’s University, Patna. Her interests also include translation and engagement with English and Urdu literature.

Sydney is the author of Control Beyond Code, the programme’s study of ownership and financial information behind AI tools used in journalism. Her interests include policy, law and freedom of expression. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Law, Economics and Government from American University.

Robert has worked as a journalist, senior editor and news producer at Hungarian television stations and online outlets. His experience includes guest teaching at Eötvös Loránd University and participation in media research projects, including MJRC’s collaboration with Philea on the Journalism Funders Forum newsletter.

Akira studies the impact of generative AI on creative media production and education. His background combines communication studies and soundscape art, alongside experience as a teaching assistant for sound production at Concordia University.

Yotaro is an adjunct lecturer at Japanese universities and a former staff writer at the Asahi Shimbun. His research examines the sustainability of journalism and democracy, including Nordic media policies. He holds a PhD in Media Studies from Komazawa University and an MBA in Media Management from Cardiff University.

Edward works in media development, press freedom and journalist safety. At the Open Society Foundations from 2015 to 2023, he led work on press freedom, journalist safety and emergency media support. He has advised and researched for organisations including the ACOS Alliance, Luminate, Maharat Foundation, Media Defence, UNESCO and WAN-IFRA.

Ruth is a journalist and full professor at the Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Her teaching spans journalism and postgraduate communication studies. She holds a doctorate in Communication and Culture from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and has undertaken postdoctoral research in Sociology at ISCTE-IUL in Portugal.

Filip is a researcher at the University of Warsaw with a PhD in Political Science and Administration and a master’s degree in Law. His work examines contemporary political and media systems and the role of new media in public policy, including research for the CHANSE project Public Service Media in the Age of Platforms.

Jonáš researches non-democratic ideologies, changes in contemporary politics and the spread of online disinformation. His experience includes work with civil society organisations in the Czech Republic. He received a PhD in Political Science from Masaryk University in Brno in 2024.

Martín researches technology and journalistic values, artificial intelligence, co-creation and innovation in public service media. His work is associated with Pompeu Fabra University, the Novos Medios and MEDIUM research groups, and the RTVE–USC chair. He holds a PhD in Contemporary Communication and Information from the University of Santiago de Compostela.