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Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
1 day ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
3 days ago
Online Community Development

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

fromPoynter
3 days ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

Online Community Development
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
fromPoynter
3 days ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.
US politics
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Who's Winning Trump's Gulf War? Depends on Which Channel You're On.

An American fighter jet was shot down over Iran, raising questions about the conflict's effectiveness and costs.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes

A senior journalist was suspended for using AI to generate inaccurate quotes, highlighting the risks of AI hallucinations in journalism.
#meta
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Online Community Development
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

AI-generated content complicates distinguishing fact from fiction, especially in breaking news like the Iran war.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

P.S. Weekly Season 3 Trailer is here: NYC students speak out on education

Students are actively shaping their education by addressing critical issues such as integration in elite public high schools and the need for a diverse teaching workforce.
Education
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
#trump
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
US politics
fromRaw Story
3 days ago

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

A video mock-up of Trump's presidential library featured an American flag with 56 stars, sparking criticism and speculation about its meaning.
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
US politics
fromRaw Story
3 days ago

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

A video mock-up of Trump's presidential library featured an American flag with 56 stars, sparking criticism and speculation about its meaning.
#social-media
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago
US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

Heavy social media users feel heard but are more open to political violence and less supportive of democracy.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

The War Against Misinformation Is Over. The Lies Won | The Walrus

The Canadian government's approach to hate crimes raises concerns about freedom of expression and potential overreach in regulating protests.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
#student-journalism
Higher education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Higher education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Digital life
fromDigiday
5 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think - Poynter

Finding a balanced approach to using AI in journalism is essential for ethical practices and effective learning.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days ago

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think - Poynter

Finding a balanced approach to using AI in journalism is essential for ethical practices and effective learning.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days ago

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump after a tumultuous tenure as attorney general marked by perceived weaknesses and ineffective performance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump after a tumultuous tenure as attorney general marked by perceived weaknesses and ineffective performance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

UN experts urge investigation into Israel's killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts demand investigation into Israel's killing of journalists, citing impunity for previous attacks on press freedom.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
World news
fromPoynter
5 days ago

CNN journalists were detained in what Israel called a 'serious ethical and professional failure' - Poynter

CNN crew was detained and assaulted by Israeli military while reporting on violence against Palestinians.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs

Sports Illustrated has successfully revitalized its brand and profitability after a challenging period, focusing less on traditional revenue streams.
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Steve Kroft Spills Dirt On 30-Year CBS Gig: 'I Hated It'

I can remember when I was tapped to go to 60 minutes I thought this was fantastic and I expected a lot of people would just come up and say, that's really great, I'm really happy for you, whatever the thing right is and then you realize after a while that not everybody was happy that I got this job. There were other people that wanted it. And so then you've all of a sudden made a bunch of enemies. And that's, it's just, you know, it's a snake pit.
Media industry
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

Amid internal uncertainty, the VTDigger's new union contract guarantees journalists' input on AI use

VTDigger Guild ratified a new contract ensuring salary increases, more paid time off, and provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence.
Media industry
fromDefector
1 day ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

A local TV newsroom disappeared overnight. It's a warning sign for what's next. - Poynter

An entire local TV newsroom in Indianapolis was laid off after being sold, reflecting a trend of media consolidation and job cuts across the industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ex-Alex Jones employee reflects on job at Infowars: It was nonsense. It was lies'

Owens described how Infowars aimed to create a cinematic experience, stating, 'We would go out there, we would shoot videos like we were in the weeds, we were showing what was really going on. But it was nonsense. It was lies.'
Media industry
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Former Alex Jones employee says: 'It was nonsense, it was lies'

Alex Jones' media tactics involved fabricating stories and promoting conspiracy theories for profit.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
#news-consumption
Media industry
fromPew Research Center
1 week ago

Where do Americans look first for breaking news information? | Pew Research Center

Americans primarily seek breaking news information from news organizations, search engines, and social media.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

Americans say the news is essential. They just don't enjoy it much. - Poynter

Media industry
fromPew Research Center
1 week ago

Where do Americans look first for breaking news information? | Pew Research Center

Americans primarily seek breaking news information from news organizations, search engines, and social media.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

Americans say the news is essential. They just don't enjoy it much. - Poynter

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Conservatives Call Out Ex-CBS Reporter's Move to Left-Wing Outfit: Why No One Trusts Corporate Media'

Scott MacFarlane faces criticism for joining the anti-Trump MediasTouch Network, with accusations of bias against his previous journalistic role.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why societal change and technology may be key to Americans regaining trust in the news media

New models for news dissemination are needed to restore trust and adapt to younger consumers' habits.
#media-bias
Media industry
fromHamiltonnolan
3 weeks ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
#local-news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Op-Ed | New York wants to save local news. They're forgetting about nonprofits and public media amNewYork

fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Media industry

Many people who live in "local news deserts" don't feel deprived of local news, study finds

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Op-Ed | New York wants to save local news. They're forgetting about nonprofits and public media amNewYork

fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Media industry

Many people who live in "local news deserts" don't feel deprived of local news, study finds

fromJezebel
1 month ago

When AI Tools Yield Bad Journalism, Who Is Held Accountable?

A reporter at Ars Technica, whose beat was specifically reporting on AI, was fired after it turned out that a piece he had co-authored contained quotes fabricated by the AI tools he was using. Ars Technica has subsequently retracted the original story entirely, publishing an editor's note, stating that it was 'a serious failure of our standards,' but that they believe it to be an 'isolated incident.'
Media industry
US politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

Which Lives Are Worthy Of The Media's Protection? | Defector

The United States invaded Venezuela, abducted President Nicolás Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve, and imposed restrictive Pentagon rules limiting reporters' access and reporting.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Free Press Advocates Decry FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter's Home

"It's hard to interpret this as anything other than an attempt to squash the freedom of the press," one critic said.
US politics
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

New York Times runs in-house ad asking listeners to "support any news organization dedicated to original reporting"

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger released his first-ever advertisement encouraging people to support any news organization dedicated to original reporting, not just the Times, to address the shrinking news industry.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

Emptywheel provides independent, deeply analytic investigative journalism led by Marcy Wheeler, requiring reader support to sustain its oversight, consistency, and staff.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Guardian joins media coalition to protect original journalism from unpaid use by AI

UK media companies formed Spur coalition to establish global licensing frameworks requiring AI firms to pay for journalism used in their products.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

30+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 19+ things they could do to fix it

Massive Washington Post layoffs sparked widespread public advice criticizing strategic errors, overinvestment under Jeff Bezos, and failed product and talent strategies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Washington Post Disaster is an Indictment of Both Publishers and Society

The shocking diminishment of The Washington Post, which has just announced it is cutting a third of its staff, is not just another story of a great paper succumbing to algorithms, social media, and the march to idiocracy. In their zeal to be seen as fair and evenhanded, journalists tend to accept the common criticism that they failed to adapt that, basically, they didn't produce enough viral TikTok videos. There's some truth to that, but the main problem lies elsewhere.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Deeply Concerning': Top WaPo Editor Rips Extraordinary, Aggressive' Search of Reporter's Home

FBI agents searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home and seized electronic devices while investigating a contractor accused of retaining classified materials.
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