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Applications are open for the second phase of Poynter's Global Fact Check Fund! The program provides funding of up to $50,000 each to fact-checking organizations to enhance their institutional capacity, competitiveness and sustainability in local and regional fact-checking efforts. The fund aims to support about 135 organizations

Submissions are open for the 11th edition of the Buenos Aires Media Party, taking place this October! The Media Party team is accepting proposals for workshops and lightning talks through August 12th. Some of the topics for this year include misinformation, censorship, AI and diversity. Get your ideas in now!

The Global Investigative Journalism Conference released an early look at its program, which features nearly 200 workshops, expert panels, networking sessions and special events. The conference will be held September 19-22 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Find out more info about it on the conference site here. Worth a read: * Nieman Lab

Hacks/Hackers Taipei is holding an event on AI, both in person and streaming on their Facebook page. The meetup will feature three speakers and registration is open for those in Taiwan. Worth a read: * A survey of journalists revealed their frustrations with academic research on journalism, citing it as

The Online News Association is holding an online event with the Associated Press's Local News AI team. The 90-minute meetup will feature success stories from local news outlets using artificial intelligence and a panel from experts. It is free for ONA members and $25 for nonmembers. Worth a

The annual Investigative Reporters & Editors Conference happened last week in Orlando, Florida. As always, IRE uploaded many of the sessions' tipsheets and audio recordings on their website. They also announced the winners of the 2022 IRE Awards, which recognize “the most outstanding watchdog journalism of the year.” Winners