Media-alan tutkimussäätiö myönsi 24.9.2024 pitämässään kokouksessa Randa Romanovalle 14 000 euroa jatko-opintoapurahaa väitöskirjan “Journalistic self-regulation in the Nordic Countries: the challenge of artificial intelligence and algorithmic automation” viimeistelyyn.
The study assesses the evolution of journalistic self-regulation within the Nordic countries in response to emerging challenges posed by AI. The core aim of this study is to elucidate the adaptations within journalistic standards and self-regulatory mechanisms necessary to uphold media integrity and democratic discourse in an era of technological transformation.
The research process will foster the development of advanced qualitative research in journalism and enhance the discourse about ethical considerations into the study of AI applications in media, enriching existing knowledge of the complex interrelations between technology and journalistic ethics. These findings are essential for advancing the scholarly understanding of media system dynamics in the Nordic context, particularly in light of rapid technological advancements.
In summary, this research bridges critical gaps in knowledge and practice, offering valuable contributions to both scholarly circles and the professional landscape of journalism. These contributions are timely and relevant, given the ongoing technological shifts in media and their profound implications for democratic societies.
Media-alan tutkimussäätiö myönsi Romanovalle jatko-opintoapurahaa myös vuonna 2021.