Winzavod Center offers Art Journalism [Russia]

Journalists ages 19 years and older who are citizens of the Russian Federation can apply for this free program in Moscow.
The Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art seeks participants for its "Laboratory of journalism" designed for journalists who are covering contemporary art, design, architecture and fashion.
The program consists of two components: a remote part that includes mentoring from media experts – and a series of workshops with journalists and experts in the field of modern media, history of art and more.
Candidates must have
education in a field of liberal arts or PR and media marketing, as well as work experience related to the program topics and a good knowledge of English.
The deadline is Sept. 23.
For more information on how to enter, click here.

Artificial intelligence contest accepting entries [Worldwide]

Journalists and others with a project to ensure that artificial intelligence is used ethically and in the public interest can compete in this challenge.
The MIT Media Lab and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University are launching the Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Initiative, supported by the Knight Foundation, Omidyar Network, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. 
The initiative will invest US$750,000 in ideas aim
ed at shaping the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the field of news and information. Contestants are invited to answer this question: "How might we ensure that the use of artificial intelligence in the news ecosystem be done ethically and in the public interest?"
Proposals must address the following topics: governance: enabling greater transparency and accountability; platform design: more effectively managing the spread of misinformation and disinformation; bad actors: detecting the presence of sophisticated bots spreading misinformation; and journalism: supporting reporters in understanding and better communicating the impact of AI.
The deadline is Oct. 12.
For more information on how to apply, click here.

Workshop on public, private pensions available [US]

Journalists interested in retirement issues can apply for this training.
The National Press Foundation (NPF) is organizing the workshop "Understanding Public and Private Pensions" Dec. 2 to 5 in Washington. This training aims to recharge journalists' reporting on one of today’s most critical issues. 

Participants will learn about the state of public and private pensions; pension investment and transparency; workforce and retirement issues; pension modernization and reforms; pension management and debt; and the impact of pension issues on retirees.
NPF will cover travel, lodging and most meals during the four-day program. 
The deadline is Oct. 8.
For more information on how to apply, click here.