Nadia Chung

Senior Fellow, Institute for Digital Integrity

M.S., Journalism Ethics, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

15+ years experience

Nadia Chung is a leading authority on media ethics, with over 15 years of experience shaping responsible journalistic practices. As the former Head of Ethical Standards at the Global News Alliance and a current Senior Fellow at the Institute for Digital Integrity, she specializes in the ethical implications of AI in news production. Her landmark publication, "Algorithmic Accountability: Navigating AI in the Newsroom," is a foundational text for modern media organizations. Chung earned her Master's in Journalism Ethics from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where her thesis explored the evolving responsibilities of digital news platforms. Her professional philosophy centers on the belief that ethical frameworks must proactively adapt to technological advancements, ensuring that innovation serves the public good rather than compromising journalistic integrity. Readers can expect her articles to offer insightful analyses, practical guidance, and forward-thinking solutions to the complex ethical dilemmas facing contemporary newsrooms, with a particular emphasis on data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the future of human oversight in automated journalism

Articles by Nadia Chung

Media Ethics

New “Contrarian” News Framework Shakes AP

Atlanta, GA – A new analytical framework, dubbed “And Slightly Contrarian,” is rapidly gaining traction among investigative journalists and data scientists, fundamentally altering how complex…

Nadia Chung · · 5 min read
Media Ethics

Beyond Clicks: Deep Dive News Wins in 2025

The modern news environment is saturated with rapid-fire updates and surface-level summaries. Yet, there’s a growing hunger for and thought-provoking opinion pieces that delve deeper…

Nadia Chung · · 8 min read