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Please consider contributing, even if it’s a small amount. We rely on support from individuals like you.

Please consider contributing, even if it’s a small amount. We rely on support from individuals like you.

“The Tarbell Fellowship has been a turning point in my career...I’m grateful for the doors it has opened and the confidence it has given me to pursue ambitious reporting.”
Agnee Ghosh Bloomberg
“The Tarbell Fellowship massively accelerated my career.”
Harry Booth TIME
“Tarbell has been a vital part of my professional journey — and an exceptionally warm and thoughtful community. I could not recommend their fellowship more highly."
Aisha Down The Guardian
“Tarbell made it possible for me to jump-start a career in journalism, covering the biggest stories in AI.”
Rocket Drew The Information
“I can't think of a better springboard into AI journalism than Tarbell.”
Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times
“Tarbell is hands down the best way to transition from an AI background into journalism.”
Kai Williams Understanding AI
“Part of me always wanted to be a journalist, but the barriers of breaking into the industry kept me from ever going for it. It was only because of Tarbell that I decided to finally take that leap of faith.”
Nick Corvino ChinaTalk
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Every $1 donated by the end of 2025 will be matched 1:1 up to $170,000 by the Survival and Flourishing Fund, doubling your impact. Your $50 donation becomes $100, your $10,000 becomes $20,000, and beyond!

Why donate?

Since 2023, we’ve supported 50+ journalists through fellowships, grants, and residencies, because we believe journalism will be essential to helping society understand and respond to AI advancements in the coming years. By 2030, we aim to grow Tarbell into the leading institution supporting AI journalism globally – providing the funding and training needed to make that possible.

 

Since 2023

Early-career placements

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In grants to independent reporters

$,000+

Experienced journalists in residence

Stories we’ve supported

The Dispatch
Can AI Predict a Nuclear War Before It Happens?
By Jonathan Gibson / Fellows
May 5, 2026
The Guardian
AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows
By Aisha Down / Fellows
May 4, 2026
The Guardian
Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest
By Aisha Down / Fellows
May 4, 2026
Platformer
AI How leaderboards lost their spot as the best way to judge AI
By Ella Markianos / Fellows
May 3, 2026
The Guardian
UK ‘invention agency’ grants £50m of public money to US tech and venture capital firms
By Aisha Down / Fellows
May 3, 2026
MIT Technology Review
Musk v. Altman week 1: Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models
By Michelle Kim / Fellows
May 1, 2026

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