A group of experts gathered by Aspen Digital and the Institute of Global Politics at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs recently met to discuss the impact of AI on our elections.

The cornerstone of democracy is the principle that all citizens have the right and ability to participate in their own governance, either directly or via representation.

Norms in newsrooms across the United States are being upended thanks to deep polarization, a racial reckoning, and the pandemic. Hallmark journalistic traits like neutrality and objectivity are being redefined.

Technology has changed the way we think and interact with one another, and social media platforms are intentionally engineered to be addictive and manipulative.

Much of this stems from malign actors, some who are driven by profit and others, like foreign intelligence services, strategically weaponize our existing divisions against us.

In a time of heightened distrust, how can media outlets reclaim the public’s confidence? We hear from a longtime journalist.