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fromFast Company
8 hours 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
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
13 hours 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours 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
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours 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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

People who grew up being told they were too sensitive didn't become less sensitive. They became editors. Every reaction now passes through a filter that decides whether the feeling is proportionate enough to be allowed out, and that filtering process is so automatic they genuinely believe they're calm when they're actually curating. - Silicon Canals

Sensitive children often suppress their emotions, leading to automated behaviors that mask true feelings.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Rachel Maddow Reveals What She Would Ask Trump if She Ever Got to Interview Him

Maddow stated, 'I am very disinterested in him as a person.' She emphasized that she does not have an interest in his opinions or in putting him on camera.
US Elections
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.
#ai
fromMashable
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

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.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
3 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.
Law
fromPoynter
3 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.
#social-media
fromThe Washington Post
2 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
4 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
4 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.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
3 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
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
#hasan-piker
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Shilling For the Illiberal Left': Tim Miller Gets Eviscerated After Defending Hasan Piker

Tim Miller defended Hasan Piker's acceptance in the Democratic Party, sparking controversy and debate about bigotry and tribalization in politics.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Shilling For the Illiberal Left': Tim Miller Gets Eviscerated After Defending Hasan Piker

Tim Miller defended Hasan Piker's acceptance in the Democratic Party, sparking controversy and debate about bigotry and tribalization in politics.
#bill-maher
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Bill Maher Had a Lot to Say About Awards (and UFOs)

Bill Maher receives the Mark Twain Prize amid political controversy and discusses various issues with Senator Elissa Slotkin on his show.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Sen. Elissa Slotkin Hits Back at Bill Maher Over Snarky Crack About Pro-Trump Rioters

Bill Maher questioned Sen. Elissa Slotkin's reasons for rejecting AIPAC funding related to the January 6 riot.
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Bill Maher Had a Lot to Say About Awards (and UFOs)

Bill Maher receives the Mark Twain Prize amid political controversy and discusses various issues with Senator Elissa Slotkin on his show.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Sen. Elissa Slotkin Hits Back at Bill Maher Over Snarky Crack About Pro-Trump Rioters

Bill Maher questioned Sen. Elissa Slotkin's reasons for rejecting AIPAC funding related to the January 6 riot.
fromThe New Yorker
5 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.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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
2 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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
1 day ago

Trump's Stunning Declaration in Now-Deleted Video Isn't Helped By Context'

Trump suggested states should handle daycare funding, indicating a potential cut to popular programs like Medicare and Medicaid during a viral Easter event.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Bill Maher Effect

Trump's influence at the Kennedy Center has led to significant changes and controversies, including the awarding of the Mark Twain Prize to Bill Maher.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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
2 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.
Writing
fromThe Nation
3 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.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day 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
3 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
1 day 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
3 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
World news
fromThe Nation
5 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
5 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
SF politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Mamdani, reporters, trade jabs at the Inner Circle show

Mayor Mamdani humorously addressed the wealthy at the Inner Circle show, showcasing his unique approach to leadership and public engagement.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours 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
1 day 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours 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
1 day 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.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Stephen A. Smith Rages Over Officials 'A** Kissing' Trump

The fawning, they don't know breeds such a flagrant level of distrust because if you fawn over him so much, you're shoving or throwing objectivity right out the window.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
fromPhilosophynow
3 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Amazing Moment!' Joe Scarborough Beams Over Justice Roberts's New World, Same Constitution' Quip to Trump's Caveman' Lawyer

Chief Justice John Roberts challenged the Trump administration's interpretation of birthright citizenship during Supreme Court hearings.
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.
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.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
4 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.
#birthright-citizenship
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 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.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
5 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Joy Reid Lashes Out at Trump Crew As Dumb Idiots' and A**holes' Amid Pentagon Racism Bombshell

Joy Reid criticized Trump's administration for racism and lack of diversity in the military, highlighting disparities in representation among officers.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
3 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.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
4 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

ABC's Jon Karl Battles Sen. Chris Van Hollen on DHS Shutdown

Democrats are demanding reforms in ICE operations while negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security during the ongoing government shutdown.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Tony Blair says the left is in unholy alliance' with Islamists. It's a desperate last ploy to quell the anger over Gaza | Owen Jones

Tony Blair claims the left's opposition to Israel is a new form of antisemitism, lacking substantial evidence.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

BBC Arabic defended as lone voice in region for giving Israeli perspective'

BBC Arabic provides a unique Israeli perspective in the region, countering narratives ignored by state-owned media despite facing significant criticism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bill O'Reilly Pummels Podcast Hucksters' Like Tucker Carlson Pushing Draft Fears Over Iran

O'Reilly stated, 'There isn't one serious person that thinks there will be a draft. Not one. These are hucksters, these are scare mongers. It's not going to happen, it's ridiculous, it's not necessary.'
Right-wing politics
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Some Scientific Debates Never End

Complex questions involving values cannot be definitively settled by evidence alone, as different priorities lead experts to emphasize different findings from the same data.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Is the 'Critical' in Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and make judgments for decision-making, not merely critiquing or criticizing ideas.
fromThe Nation
5 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
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.
#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.
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.
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
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.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Embracing Intellectual Humility in Political Conversations

Intellectual humility recognizes knowledge limits, seeks other perspectives, and restrains certainty, tribalism, extremism, and contempt in political judgment.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What Bari Weiss Wants

Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, was appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News by David Ellison, surprising observers and promising institutional changes.
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.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
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