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fromFast Company
2 days ago

A New York Times critic used AI to write a review, but good criticism can't be outsourced

Preston's reliance on A.I. and his use of unattributed work by another writer was deemed a clear violation of the Times's standards, leading to his dismissal.
Writing
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

"The bottom line is trust - vouching that an article is credible and worthy of a reader's time. It all comes down to that."
Media industry
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
2 days 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.
Education
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A Fox host says many people' think women shouldn't be president. Thank goodness we've got a man in charge | Arwa Mahdawi

Jesse Watters makes provocative statements about women and leadership, reflecting a controversial perspective on gender roles in politics.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

FOCUS': Conservative Editor Rips Trump For Ranting About Bruce Springsteen While the Country is At War'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pro-Trump Scribe Smiles in Disbelief at Profane Anti-Trump Rant on CNN

Trump's personal attacks on critics, including Bruce Springsteen, provoke strong reactions from commentators and highlight concerns about presidential behavior.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump's Speech Falls Flat, NBC and MS NOW's Talent War, and Liberation Day at One

Trump's address on the Iran war failed to deliver new information, highlighting the media's role in shaping expectations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

FOCUS': Conservative Editor Rips Trump For Ranting About Bruce Springsteen While the Country is At War'

Andrew Day criticized Trump for focusing on Bruce Springsteen instead of urgent national issues like war and economic crisis.
Music production
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Is It Wrong to Write a Book With A.I.?

The Roland TR-808 revolutionized music production by allowing musicians to create unique sounds and patterns, leading to new genres and widespread influence.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
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.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
5 days ago

History is no joke ... or is it?

On this site birthed in 1963 lays lain layed lies the location original whereabouts around here of the Berkeley Copywriter's Guild, A place where word geeks were often found with their smug understanding of grammar and their tiny worn-down blue pencils marking up all the fun words for boring ones.
East Bay food
#art
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Transcription by Ben Lerner review a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling

The novel explores themes of touch, familial inheritance, and the complexities of communication through a narrative involving a final interview with a mentor.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Transcription by Ben Lerner review a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling

The novel explores themes of touch, familial inheritance, and the complexities of communication through a narrative involving a final interview with a mentor.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Jake Tapper questions the Democratic establishment's embrace of controversial socialist Hasan Piker, highlighting his history of shocking statements.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
5 days ago

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

I'm Very Proud!' Bill Maher Boasts About Trump's Latest Attack on Him

Bill Maher embraces President Trump's insults, taking pride in the numerous nicknames and expressing a desire to dine with him again.
Online marketing
fromWorld Economic Forum
6 days ago

Understanding Value in Media: Perspectives from Consumers and Industry

The internet has transformed publishing, creating challenges for revenue and consumer satisfaction, while a shift towards consumer payments may offer a solution.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | The danger of normalizing hate | amNewYork

Anti-Muslim hate has surged during Ramadan, impacting community spirituality and highlighting the normalization of intolerance in society.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Greg Gutfeld Says Jesse Watters Is Going off the Deep End With Rant About Women

Watters expressed, 'Many people are saying, do women have the emotional maturity to be president? Many people are saying, do they have the personal contacts in the business world to manage the economy?' He listed these claims to justify his controversial stance.
Women in technology
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Jon Stewart on Trump: less war leader, more grandpa who's lost his filter'

Donald Trump's war in Iran is marked by his lack of focus and the trivialization of serious consequences in media coverage.
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.
World news
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

What Are Your Obligations When Your Country Is the Villain?

The U.S. executed a devastating missile strike on a school in Iran, killing many children and raising moral questions about its actions.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Long Can You Live Your Ideals?

Pat Calhoun chooses parenthood over radicalism, paralleling Elsa Haddish's struggle between her militant past and raising her daughter safely.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

It's Despicable!' Karoline Leavitt Uses Fox Graphic to Bash Media Over Migrant Murder Story

Karoline Leavitt criticized media coverage of Sheridan Gorman's murder by an illegal immigrant during a White House briefing.
#hype-aversion
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Hype aversion is a reaction against popular culture pressure, where opting out can signify independence and personal taste.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Hype aversion is a reaction against popular culture pressure, where opting out can signify independence and personal taste.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
fromPhilosophynow
5 days ago

Life Sacrifice

The widespread practice of showing the Eid Al Adha slaughtering to children can desensitize them to violence, as many families take pride in this tradition.
Philosophy
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 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.
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
3 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.
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.
Roam Research
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Letters from Our Readers

Clear-air turbulence over Southeast Asia caused dramatic altitude changes in both modern commercial flights and World War II transport planes, with historical flights experiencing far more severe drops than contemporary incidents.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

What the F*ck': The New York Times Claims J-Pilled' Means Skeptical of Israel

The term 'J-pilled' is described as far-right slang for skepticism of Israeli influence, raising concerns about its implications and usage.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How AI Is Creeping Into 'The New York Times'

Concerns arise over AI-generated content in writing, with a New York Times column flagged for potential AI influence.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it

The Supreme Court will decide on the future of automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., a practice under constitutional debate.
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.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
2 weeks ago

We Did the Most Anti-AI Thing a Publication Can Do

The Phoblographer built a custom search engine to replace ineffective AI chatbots, prioritizing user experience and content protection over ad revenue and AI data harvesting.
Miami Dolphins
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

I Am Standing By For News | Defector

NFL free agency's tampering period begins with teams already negotiating trades and signings before the official window opens, generating intense anticipation among fans.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
World news
fromPBS News
2 weeks ago

March 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

President Trump criticizes NATO allies for inadequate support in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks on oil and gas facilities.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
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
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare

Hegseth asked God to 'Give [US soldiers] wisdom in every decision, endurance for the trial ahead, unbreakable unity, and overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy.'
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Atlantic Hires Kelsey Ables, Janay Kingsberry, Will Oremus, and Matt Viser as Staff Writers

The Atlantic hires four new staff writers from The Washington Post, focusing on culture, technology, and national politics.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Chris Hayes Has Some Advice for Keeping Up With the News

Attention has become the defining commodity of modern life, influencing everything from entertainment to global conflicts.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Where have all the public intellectuals gone? - Harvard Gazette

Public intellectuals are essential in democratic cultures to articulate unformed ideas and help citizens understand their values, but conditions supporting intellectual life in America are eroding due to social and economic shifts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

The New York Times Hires Editor Who Reportedly Covered Up His Pal's Child Porn Scandal

Shachtman, then serving as the top editor at the publication, reportedly instructed Siegel not to turn in a story with the words child pornography in it; and then took advantage of Siegel leaving work to tend to her dying mother by going back on an agreement to note that the FBI raid pertained to possible criminal behavior outside the scope of Meek's work in her article, according to an NPR investigation.
Media industry
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Atlantic Announces Sophia Nguyen and Kevin Sieff as Staff Writers; and Theo Balcomb and Jonathan L. Fischer as Senior Editors

The Atlantic is expanding its newsroom with four new journalists: two staff writers from The Washington Post and two senior editors with extensive media experience.
#media-bias
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Bill Maher Accuses NY Times of Trying to Convince Readers Iran Is a Bad War'

Bill Maher criticized The New York Times for allegedly using selective coverage and imagery to bias readers against military conflict with Iran rather than presenting neutral reporting.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Bill Maher Accuses NY Times of Trying to Convince Readers Iran Is a Bad War'

Bill Maher criticized The New York Times for allegedly using selective coverage and imagery to bias readers against military conflict with Iran rather than presenting neutral reporting.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | A year of milestones and momentum amNewYork

This year, when we announced that Hostos Community College will open a new center for its life sciences and allied health programs in the historic Bronx General Post Office building, it was a vivid symbol of CUNY's trajectory over the past year. The expansion is just one example of the story of 2025 at CUNY, a year defined by growth and innovation to meet the evolving needs of our students and city.
Higher education
#bari-weiss
Media industry
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Author finds outrage is profitable

Social media algorithms are deliberately designed to amplify outrage because anger drives engagement, clicks, and shares, particularly intensifying before elections when candidates use fear to motivate voters.
Books
fromPoynter
1 month ago

When newspapers cut book coverage, communities lose more than reviews - Poynter

Newspaper book coverage is rapidly shrinking despite a $30 billion publishing industry, with major outlets cutting book sections and reducing book-review staff.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Enough Is Enough

The presidency is increasingly privileging unilateral force and authority over legal and institutional constraints, eroding credibility and making restraint appear weak.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Atlantic Announces Sarah A. Topol and Jenisha Watts as Staff Writers

The Atlantic announces two new staff writers: Sarah Topol, an award-winning foreign correspondent joining from The New York Times Magazine, and Jenisha Watts, promoted from senior editor.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

An athlete was disqualified for displaying portraits of Ukrainians killed in the war, as the IOC ruled the helmet violated rules against political expression.
#cbs-news
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Bari Weiss' New CBS Anchor Says People Mad About ICE Murders Need to Be 'Decent' to ICE Supporters

fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Bari Weiss' New CBS Anchor Says People Mad About ICE Murders Need to Be 'Decent' to ICE Supporters

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Moral and Political Debacle': The Wall Street Journal Nukes Trump Over Alex Pretti Shooting

An ICE or Border Patrol agent shot and killed Alex Pretti amid disputed accounts and video evidence, prompting criticism of the Trump administration's response.
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Why We Should Doubt that Academic Philosophy Benefits the Broader Public

A professional philosopher outside the academy walls can act as a popularizer (the goal here is to make philosophy more accessible to the general public), an applied ethicist (the major task is to offer an analysis of various specific moral issues that arise within a society), and a public intellectual (I limit this role to questions that have political connotation). Of course, there are overlaps between these roles and they certainly do not exhaust all possible forms of public engagement of a professional philosopher.
Philosophy
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Smug and Vacuous David Brooks Is Perfect for "The Atlantic"

David Brooks's cautious "reasonable conservative" posture failed to recognize the right's authoritarian mobilization and proved ineffectual during escalating threats to US democracy.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

OPINION: A Defense of Bari Weiss Keeping Peter Attia at CBS

Peter Attia apologized for inappropriate, flattering messages to Jeffrey Epstein, expressing shame; Bari Weiss may keep him at CBS despite moral outcry.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

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

Many Americans feel obligated to stay informed for voting but experience news fatigue, perceive news as irrelevant, and trust their own ability to verify accuracy more than others'.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Bari Weiss Is The Symptom | Defector

"My general view here," the CBS News editor-in-chief wrote in a memo before shelving the now-infamous 60 Minutes report on El Salvador's CECOT concentration camp, "is that we do our viewers the best service by presenting them with the full context they need to assess the story. In other words, I believe we need to do more reporting here." Expediency, personal prerogative, servility to power, all smuggled under the cover of journalistic scruple:
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Inside the Washington Post's Existential Meltdown

The ostensible reason for the layoffs is that the Post, like many other newspapers, is losing money. But unlike other newspapers, the Post is also in the midst of a demoralizing destruction of its brand that has alienated hundreds of thousands of subscribers and left even its staff unsure what the paper is trying to do, both journalistically and business-wise.
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