At Publix, co-founder Jan Lukas Strozyk joined Alexandra Borchardt and Wafaa Albadry for a live podcast panel hosted by Sabrina Faramarzi, digging into who controls the tech that powers journalism, and what we can do about it.
Jan spoke about DARC’s commitment to open source tools and why we run our own physical servers to host infrastructure critical to our clients, like OpenAleph.
In an age where technology increasingly shapes every facet of our lives, the media industry stands at a critical crossroads. In this podcast episode, we delve into the pressing need for ethical guidelines, frameworks and infrastructure that govern the intersection of technology and journalism. Join us as we engage with thought leaders, tech innovators, and media professionals to explore the following key questions: How can we ensure that emerging technologies serve the public good? What ethical considerations should be prioritised when designing tools and platforms for newsrooms? Most importantly - can independent journalism truly be sovereign without controlling its own tech stack? Participants will gain insights into how independent media stay independent and what ethical infrastructure or alternatives they can use to foster transparency, accountability, and diversity in media. We'll unpack current challenges posed by algorithmic biases and platform monopolies as we seek to identify best practices for creating an inclusive media environment. This podcast is recorded live in front of an audience at Publix, a house for media and democracy in Berlin, Germany. Online attendees can also take part in the event and get their questions answered remotely.
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