Independent consultant Sameer Padania speaking at Newsrewired (2023). Copyright: Marten Publishing Discover Sameer Padania on why the BBC needs radical reform and how citizens can save it What would it take for the BBC to be free of political interference? A new report sets out a blueprint that includes a perpetual charter and a citizen's panel By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
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Alvaro Liuzzi, a digital media consultant, journalist, and lecturer specialising in media strategy and innovation. News Beyond the hype: Three cultural traps blocking AI adoption Between 2023 and 2025, I worked on AI adoption with three Argentine newsrooms. The tools evolved. The need for cultural change remained constant. This is what I learned in the process. By Alvaro Liuzzi • 6 min read
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