Fergus’s pioneering work in AI is built on over a decade of experience in tackling digital disruption. His focus on responsible innovation was honed during eight years at the Associated Press, where as their first International Social Media and UGC Editor, he developed industry-leading strategies for verification and digital newsgathering. Recognising the power of collaboration to combat misinformation, he co-founded the award-winning “Verificado” project and the Pop-Up Newsroom framework. As co-founder of Fathm, a news lab and consultancy, and the non-profit Syli, he continues to drive sustainable change, address misinformation, and fuel innovation on critical issues, including the climate crisis. Fergus is also a 2019 Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellow and a John Schofield Trust Senior Fellow a10238nd trustee.
Fergus Bell
