Events

Past Event

AI Search and News

February 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
America/New_York
Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 3rd FL Lecture Hall

The Tow Center for Digital Journalism is hosting a panel and lunch discussing AI and search in journalism.

We are convening a panel of researchers and industry experts to share findings on testing tools, discuss their impact on news distribution, and explore strategies for promoting greater transparency and accountability in AI-driven search.

All events on Columbia University's campus require registration at least 24 hours in advance

12:00PM Opening remarks:

Emily Bell |Director, Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University

12:15PM Panel:

Moderator:

Klaudia Jazwinska |Research Lead, Platforms and Publishers, Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University

Panelists:

Aisvarya Chandrasekar |Computational Journalist, Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University

Nick Hagar |Postdoctoral Scholar, Generative AI in the Newsroom Initiative, Northwestern University

Aaron Smith |Director, Data Labs, Pew Research Center

Marianne Aubin Le Quere |Postdoctoral fellow, Princeton’s Center for Information Technology Policy

1:30PM Q & A

1:45PM Lunch and discussion

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Contact Information

Hana Joy