In the second installment of Echoes & Algorithms, we examine the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and grassroots journalism. At the heart of this exploration lies a pivotal question: How do AI's ability to process vast amounts of data and its challenges in understanding human complexity influence the narratives of grassroots journalism?

The rise of AI in journalism comes at a time when traditional media outlets are grappling with dwindling resources, financial instability, and a crisis of public trust. For grassroots journalism, which has historically operated outside these institutional frameworks, the integration of AI presents distinctive opportunities and challenges. As AI becomes more prevalent in content creation, information sourcing, and analysis, we must ask: How does AI influence the identity of grassroots journalism, and what impact does this have on its mission of amplifying marginalized voices?