Artificial intelligence is the central theme of the fifth edition of the Letizia Leviti journalistic prize. A recognition born to enhance the work of the journalist who, for reportage or investigation, has dealt with depth the theme of the relationship between people and technology. That of the 2021 edition is a theme that unfolds in different areas: technical-scientific, moral, economic, social, ecological, cultural, educational. Investigating the current effects but above all the potential ones.
The jury, chaired by Claudio Cordova It’s composed by Cecilia Anesi, Giulia Presutti, Sara Manisera e Flavia Barsotti, will evaluate the journalistic work that has deepened not only the progress of science, the new achievements, which help to travel, to heal oneself, to weave relationships, to produce, to exploit resources, but also the distortions that lead man to isolation, to a different life, perhaps less real, certainly more distressing. Rewarding a survey that starts with questions and not answers. The aim of the award is to go beyond the current news, considering first of all the ability of the author / authors to carry out a complete research and verification of sources and information. Accuracy and critical ability will, as always, be one of the guiding criteria in the selection together with the care and relevance of language.
The work in competition must be based on the values that Letizia Leviti sought in the exercise of her profession: intellectual honesty, depth of content and the will to be where the facts happen. The paper that competes for the prize must be was published between July 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021 on one or more media of your choice: print media, video, radio, online, webdoc, podcast. Articles or services must be in Italian and published on media registered in Italy. The winning work will be awarded a prize consisting of a plaque and a cash prize worth 2.000 euro. The awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday 18 December 2021 in Florence in Palazzo Vecchio in the Salone dei Cinquecento. To submit applications, access the form using the link on the call. For all the info, refer to the reading of the announcement.
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