Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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AI Can See Me. The Newsroom Still Can’t
Artificial intelligence can now describe an image to a blind journalist, read a screen, review a design and search thousands …
Eliminating AI gender bias and violence against women
By Christiana Warne “This is not bias. This is not toxicity. It is sexualised violence, produced at scale.” While AI …
Open Letter from Participants of the Varaždin Media Fest
MDI joined other organisations at the Varaždin Media Fest in October to call for authorities in Serbia and across Europe …
When doubt becomes vital to navigating disinformation
Tackling the growing problem of fake news and disinformation targeting minorities and vulnerable groups has become one of the major …
Need to recognise Indigenous diversity
By Tanya Sakzewski Indigenous journalists are calling for mainstream media to be more inclusive and recognise the diversity of the …
Whose voice matters? How African media are covering the conflict in Y...
By Abdullahi Jimoh The long-standing conflict between Yemen’s Houthi movement and the Saudi-led coalition has shaped how African media frame …
Waning state capture provides new opportunities for media to attract y...
Media outlets in European countries like Hungary are being encouraged to take advantage of the dismantling of state capture of …
AI data centres: is media coverage inclusive?
By Tanya Sakzewski The global Artificial Intelligence race brings with it many promises – reshaping economic growth, innovation and competitiveness. …
Why Are So Many Alternative Online Media Figures Supporting Houthi Reb...
By Santiago Bracho The 2026 Houthi Offensive in Yemen On the 10th of September 2026, Houthi rebel forces seized the …
Uncovering gender bias in the screen industry
By Tanya Sakzewski The hurdles facing women in film and screen industries are well known: they receive fewer nominations in …
