Ellen McCarthy
@_EMcCarthy1
Gatekeeping isn’t the problem. Losing standards is. Chris Myers Asch makes the case for why peer review still matters, and what’s at risk without it. We need to rethink what real accountability looks like. whatsgoneright.org/p/holding-hist…
Spoke at #GeoTech2025 last week about what Wild Bill Donovan might do with AI today. One question stuck with me: “Are we shaping the future, or just reacting to it?” Feels like the right thing to keep asking—no matter your field. #AI #Intelligence
It is hard to understand why the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) wasn’t exempt from State Department RIFs. INR is not only one of the smallest members of the U.S. intelligence community,but one of the most trusted. Known for its deep expertise, non-politicized…
Had a chance to listen to @Trevornoah's new podcast episode with @jonstewart, and their discussion of transparency in media and institutions reminded me of the work that strives for! It serves as a reminder of the importance of good data, not warped and manipulated data, that…
We just sent out our first Trust in Media newsletter! It’s full of what we’ve been building and why information quality matters more than ever. Would love if you gave it a read: mailchi.mp/fb5fd3b89828/t… #InformationQuality #Trust #TIMCoop
Joined The Government Huddle with @ChidesterAB and Dr. David Bray to talk synthetic data, trust gaps, local resilience, and why privacy still matters in a connected world. Give it a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/186… #AI #Trust #Community #Privacy #TIMCoop
In Denmark’s largest FB group on asthma/eczema, 52% of behavior-change advice was misleading—esp. around exercise & diet. Peer support ≠ quality info. We need better infrastructure. That’s what @TIMCooperative is building. frontiersin.org/journals/aller…
Today we honor Juneteenth and the enduring strength of the African-American community. It’s a reminder that freedom, justice, and equality exist because generations fought for them and kept moving the line forward. Days like this call us to keep doing the work. #Juneteenth…
We’re not losing the information war because others are stronger. We’re losing ground because we’ve stopped showing up. This week’s Building Our Future breaks down what happens when public defenses fall — and why it’s up to all of us now. #InformationIntegrity #DigitalTrust…
Proud #USC alum moment. 💡 Professor Marcia Purday is showing what it really means to teach AI - not just tools, but trust, strategy & impact. Go Gamecocks! #AI #EthicalAI #DigitalTrust sc.edu/study/colleges…
Dublin-bound for @the_iapp AI Governance Global Europe 2025! Excited to dig into the EU AI Act, responsible innovation, and what real accountability in AI systems can look like. Let’s connect if you’re going! #AIGG #AI #EUAIAct #AIGG25 #DigitalTrust #IAPP
Tacos, margaritas, and celebrating resilience? Sounds like Cinco de Mayo! 🎉🌮🍹 Here’s to culture, community, and a little extra joy today. #CincoDeMayo #Community #Culture
TikTok is launching “Footnotes,” a crowdsourced fact-checking feature. It’s not about replacing experts — it’s about expanding reach and giving users a bigger role in maintaining integrity online. #FactChecking #TikTok #TrustInMediaCooperative theverge.com/news/649828/ti…
A kid sees 20 space aliens in sunglasses. They’re told: “All zorpies have 3 eyes.” So they start checking—lifting sunglasses, one by one. Turns out: even 4-year-olds instinctively fact-check. #FactCheck #media #news @sciam scientificamerican.com/article/even-f…
The new issue of IJIC is out with several open access articles! tandfonline.com/toc/ujic20/38/2
Fact-checking is on the decline—offices are closing, media coverage is shrinking, and trust continues to shift. At Trust in Media, we’re thinking about how to rebuild systems that people actually want to trust. 📖 axios.com/2025/04/22/fac… #TrustInMedia #MediaLiteracy…
AI can model climate risks, optimize energy, monitor forests. But it also guzzles power and forces harder questions. This Earth Day, I’m thinking about prosocial AI—built with people + planet in mind. #EarthDay #EarthDay2025 forbes.com/sites/cornelia… #EarthDay #AI
Happy Easter weekend! 🐣 Whether you spent it with family, flowers, or hoarding peanut butter eggs—hope it brought a little joy. #Easter
This past Friday, we helped to host the annual GeoTech Forum. Thank you to all the wonderful panelists! And thank you to everyone who attended! The Geopolitics of Technology Forum, or GeoTech Forum, is an annual technology policy conference convening technology and government…