Journalism, platforms, and public interest technologies
Journal: Journalism Practice
In recent years, Public Interest Technology (PIT) has emerged as a field devoted to rethinking institutions, infrastructures, and services embedded in technology for the common good. As defined by Tara Dawson McGuinness and Hana Schank (2021), PIT is “the application of design, data, and delivery to advance the public interest and promote the public good in the digital age.” While PIT has primarily focused on govern…