Pulitzer Center’s Data Editor Will Join Talks About Media's Future in the Era of AI

The Pulitzer Center will be contributing to conversations aiming to foster shared learning, innovation, and collective agendas for quality journalism in the era of AI and emerging technologies.

The Center's data editor, Kuek Ser Kuang Keng, will join two panels at the CTRL+J APAC Conference, July 22-24, 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia. According to its website, CTRL+J is a series of talks that "bring together key voices from around the world to discuss the relationship between tech and journalism."

The conference—co-organized by the Indonesian Cyber Media Association (AMSI), Indonesia's Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), and the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM)—marks the second in a series of regional and international conversations that started in São Paulo, Brazil, in March 2025.

The panels will include:

"Envisioning the Future of Media and Tech in the Era of AI in Asia Pacific"

Date: July 22, 2025 
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (Jakarta time)

This session will examine how media organizations in the Asia Pacific are responding to AI and how these changes may transform the information ecosystem in the region. The panel will discuss regional trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities that are specific to the diverse region's political, social, and economic realities.

"Envisioning the Future of News Content and Storytelling in the Era of AI"

Date: July 22, 2025 
Time: 3:30-5:00pm (Jakarta time)

The emergence of generative AI technology is revolutionizing the manner in which information and content are created, consumed, and distributed. This paradigm shift presents an array of opportunities and challenges for media professionals, journalists, and content creators. This session aims to explore the implications of this technological evolution on storytelling. We will examine the evolving roles of media professionals and explore strategies to harness AI without compromising the integrity of content. 

Visit the CTRL+J APAC Conference's webpage to find more details about the program.

If you’d like to connect in Jakarta—whether over coffee, at a panel, or in a working session—we’d love to meet you. Reach out to Keng ahead of the conference or simply find him at the venue.