From augmented, mixed and virtual reality, to 3D storytelling, immersive technologies provide new opportunities for journalists to broaden their stories and engage readers. While these technologies have been deployed in
Some of the biggest stories of 2020 were statistical. We tracked exponential curves as COVID-19 spread across the country. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we reassessed the pace of climate change. And after the 2020 Election, the country debated whether any of the then-President’s claims about voter fraud could be true, attempting to
Some of the biggest stories of 2020 were statistical. We tracked exponential curves as COVID-19 spread across the country. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we reassessed the pace of climate change. And after the 2020 Election, the country debated whether any of the then-President’s claims about voter fraud could be true, attempting to
Some of the biggest stories of 2020 were statistical. We tracked exponential curves as COVID-19 spread across the country. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we reassessed the pace of climate change. And after the 2020 Election, the country debated whether any of the then-President’s claims about voter fraud could be true, attempting to
Some of the biggest stories of 2020 were statistical. We tracked exponential curves as COVID-19 spread across the country. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we reassessed the pace of climate change. And after the 2020 Election, the country debated whether any of the then-President’s claims about voter fraud could be true, attempting to
What are the differences between AR, VR, and MR? What are some options out there for creating and publishing immersive content? In this session, we'll map the current landscape of immersive and volumetric technologies and clarify essential terminology. About the series The Brown Institute is pleased to announce the launch of Volumetric Reporting, supported by
Hacking for Humanity is an opportunity to initiate and get traction for startup ideas that are focused on solving a problem for people and/or the planet. There are many terms used to describe such ventures including: “impact ventures”, “double bottom line”, “double impact”, “triple bottom line”, “sustainable”, “ESG”, and others. We use the term social
Register Here The application deadline for this Challenge is coming up. This pitch practice workshop, tailored for first-time founders, will also help you draft your best application. Join us for this informal and interactive workshop designed to help you present with confidence and credibility. This workshop is specifically designed for folks who may not be
This workshop is especially designed for founders with a little bit of experience but who are looking for ways to up their game and optimize their chances for success in
This event is part of NYC Open Data Week 2022. We've all seen the energy grades posted at the entrances of large buildings in New York City. But how does
In the last year, new generative AI platforms have made headlines. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Bard, LLaMA and claude have been compared on their abilities to perform knowledge
A Talk and demo of MuckRock, a website empowering citizens and journalists to write, file and track public records requests online, and its new FOIA Logs tool
In the last year, new generative AI platforms have made headlines. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Bard, LLaMA and claude have been compared on their abilities to perform knowledge
Graphical (or pictorial) presentations of data have become an almost essential part of journalistic practice. Data visualization helps us see patterns in data and is an important tool for finding
In the last year, new generative AI platforms have made headlines. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Bard, LLaMA and claude have been compared on their abilities to perform knowledge
Register to attend! Join the Brown Institute for a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in news product development! Our weekend-long event, taking place November 11 and 12,
In the last year, new generative AI platforms have made headlines. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Bard, LLaMA and claude have been compared on their abilities to perform knowledge
Catalyzing New Forms of Journalism and Civic Information Join Hacks/Hackers and the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia University for a weekend of building with open source AI for experiments relating to journalism and civic information, sponsored by Hugging Face and Codingscape. The latest open source, large language models are rapidly becoming as capable
Curious how open licensing media content can better spread news? Join the Brown Institute for Media Innovation and Creative Commons for a practical workshop on Creative Commons licensing. Creative Commons will provide an initial overview of open licensing, copyright and what it means for media before leading participants through a fun, hands-on practical application of
Graphical (or pictorial) presentations of data have become an almost essential part of journalistic practice. Data visualization helps us see patterns in data and is an important tool for finding
