Charlie Beckett is a Professor of Practice and Director of Polis and the Polis/LSE JournalismAI project at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Media and Communications. He specializes in the transformation of journalism in the digital age, focusing on AI integration, media ethics, and international news dynamics. His roles include leading research initiatives on journalism’s societal role and advising on media policy. Research Interests: Beckett’s work explores Artificial Intelligence in journalism, networked media systems, and the ethical challenges of digital communication. He examines how journalism adapts to technological changes, particularly in AI-driven news production and disinformation landscapes. His projects include the JournalismAI global survey and the LSE Truth, Trust & Technology Commission. Articles Trends: His recent work emphasizes AI’s impact on newsrooms, media trust dynamics, and global journalism practices. Themes include ethical AI adoption, generative AI applications, and regulatory frameworks for digital platforms. Awards: While no specific honors are listed, his contributions to media policy and journalism innovation are widely recognized internationally. Advising & Grants: Directs major initiatives like Polis and JournalismAI, fostering collaborations between academia, industry, and policymakers. His work often addresses funding challenges in journalism sustainability and ethical technology use. Labs/Teams: Leads Polis, a think-tank for journalism-society research, and oversees the JournalismAI project analyzing global AI trends in media. Collaborates with international institutions on media governance and innovation.









