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Rappler's Gelo Gonzales Named 2026 East-West Center Jefferson Fellow
WHY IT MATTERS
The Jefferson Fellowships will provide valuable insights into the impact of AI on societies and economic security in the Asia-Pacific region, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges posed by this rapidly evolving technology.
What happened
Rappler senior multimedia reporter Gelo Gonzales has been selected as one of 12 journalists for the East-West Center's 2026 Jefferson Fellowships. The fellowship, themed 'New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence,' will explore the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in the Asia-Pacific region.
Gonzales will join other journalists from around the world for a three-week reporting and study tour in Honolulu, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The program aims to enhance public understanding of cultures, issues, and trends in the Indo-Pacific region through news media.
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Rappler’s Gelo Gonzales named 2026 East-West Center Jefferson Fellow
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