Though the idea of having an open-source global AI framework that all nations can share has been pitched before, PM Modi on Tuesday reiterated the same calling for collective global efforts to address risks and build trust, given a deep inter-dependence across borders in the use of the AI technology at the AI Action Summit in Paris. Hot off the Press In his address, the PM called for global AI partnership to be more inclusive of Global South and its priorities, concerns and needs even as he welcomed the decision to set up an AI Foundation and endorsed a leaders’ declaration that focused on promoting inclusivity, sustainability, accessibility and ethics in the technology’s uses, reported Sachin Parashar for The Times of India. The summit has attracted world leaders, tech executives and policymakers amid differences over-regulating a technology that is impacting security, economics and governance. India and France have an approach to AI that is mid-way between the Chinese mod

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced the 36th annual Courage in Journalism Awards, recognising women and nonbinary journalists for their commitment to press freedom and reporting under challenging conditions. According to IWMF, the awards highlight that “women journalists are not going to step aside, cannot be silenced and deserve to be recognised for their strength.” The event honours journalists covering taboo topics, exposing difficult truths and working under censorship or threats while maintaining ethical reporting standards. The 2024 award winners included Lauren Chooljian from New Hampshire Public Radio and Mónica Velásquez Villacís from La Posta, Ecuador. Nominations are open to full-time or freelance journalists, writers, editors, photographers, or producers of any nationality. Submissions can be made in English, Spanish, or French until March 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. For accessibility or application issues, IWMF can be contacted at i

Capital Brief is a relative newcomer to the world of business publishing - it's just their second year - but they are making a splash, not least this week with free coffee in Sydney's CBD. Belle Tayler, Head of Brand and Subscriptions at CB, told Influencing, "we're in year two of building Capital Brief as a serious counterweight to the status quo in business media. That means doing business news differently, and thinking differently about how we grow awareness with our audience." The coffee run saw the first 100 caffeine drinkers to visit Diggy Doo's coffee shop in Martin Place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday get a free coffee, the tab picked up by Capital Brief. "This idea came about in the simplest way possible," Tayler said. "We love Diggy Doo’s coffee in the Capital Brief office. They happen to have prime real estate in Martin Place, the professional home of many of our Sydney readers. So finding a way to work together just made sense. And naturally, the simplest way to

Attention everybody! Submissions for the 2025 Australian IT Journalism Awards will close on Friday, 14 February. So be sure to enter your articles now so you don't miss out! In partnership with the Science Journalists Association of Australia, this year we have introduced the Best Science Journalist award to recognise the excellent work from the 2024 calendar year, with the winners to be presented at Doltone House, Pyrmont, on Friday 28 March 2025. Journalists can learn more about the the awards and our judging categories, or enter by visiting www.thelizzies.com. As ever, we are also on the lookout for suitably qualified and experienced judges who can help out with this year’s awards, so if you are interested or know someone who is, please get in touch with lizzies@influencing.com. All participating judges are entitled to one free ticket to the awards dinner in March.