Reports & Papers
Are Women Being Left Out of AI?
Focus Areas
Policy & Impact
Exploring how media and policy shape each other—and their impact on civic life, public discourse, and democracy.
Related Research Initiatives
The Shorenstein Center investigates how public interest media—ranging from journalism and documentary film to independent and emerging digital platforms—both shapes and is shaped by the policies governing our civic life. We study how reporting and storytelling influence public policy, civic participation, and the democratic process, while also analyzing how public and corporate policies, such as regulation, funding structures, and content moderation, impact what news and information gets produced and distributed. Through research, convenings, and collaboration with journalists, policymakers, and practitioners, we explore the interplay between media and policy, highlighting the crucial role each plays in shaping an informed and engaged society.
Publications & Resources
Videos
Only The Beginning: Sustainable Strategies For Tackling Loneliness
Commentary
Building Civic Media 2.0: A Regional Design for Public-Interest Media
News
Center News
Todd Rogers launches new Fandom and Social Connection Initiative to study the science and impact of sports fandom
Center News
Announcing the winner of the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting
Center News
Announcing the finalists for the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting
Featured Event
AI and education: Helping journalists improve news coverage
Join The Journalist’s Resource and the Harvard Graduate School of Education for a webinar exploring what research reveals about AI’s impact on education, emerging challenges and research gaps, and practical strategies for journalists covering AI in schools and universities.
Event
Zoom webinar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Building Knowledge
The Shorenstein Center researches media, audience, and influence through a range of lenses and disciplines.