Gina Chua

Gina Chua

Executive Editor

Semafor

Gina Chua is Executive Editor at Semafor, a new global news startup. She had previous roles as Executive Editor at Reuters, Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post and The Asian Wall Street Journal, Deputy Managing Editor at The Wall Street Journal in New York. She’s also been a reporter in Singapore, Manila and Hanoi. A native of Singapore, she graduated with a BA in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and a MS in journalism from Columbia University. She transitioned in 2020.

Schedule


wednesday – 02:35pm Future Focus

Time Icon 25 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre

Breaking News and Breaking Barriers in Modern News Consumption

With countless ways to get your news, it’s crucial to understand how emerging technologies are shaping the information we consume. Fake news, disinformation, deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and AI-generated content are all part of the new reality in modern journalism. Join experts as they explore how technology, shifting consumer behaviors, and new platforms are transforming the way we access and engage with news.