#public-media
#public-media

Privacy professionals

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.

Intellectual property law

Social media's 'Big Tobacco' moment may have finally arrived

fromTechdirt

Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Privacy professionals

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

Meta and YouTube face legal challenges, but lowering First Amendment protections could harm user speech rights.

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.

Social media's 'Big Tobacco' moment may have finally arrived

Meta and YouTube were found guilty of harming young users through addictive algorithms, challenging the protections of Section 230.

fromTechdirt

Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

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

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.

fromFuturism

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.

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

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.

fromFuturism

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

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#journalism

UK politics

14 hours 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.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Mainstream journalism and social media face crises while journalists must adapt to safeguard democracy amid misinformation, political violence, and aggressive government responses.

UK politics

14 hours 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

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

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.

17 hours ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.

fromTechCrunch

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.

#social-media

fromThe Washington Post

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

US news

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

Law

2 Rough Social Media Rulings Could Actually Improve the Platforms | Muse by Clios

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.

fromDallas News

Privacy professionals

Finally, social media companies are being held accountable

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Meta and Google found negligent for social media design, awarded $6 million in damages, raising legal questions about social media's safety and liability.

fromBloomberglaw

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.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

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

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

2 Rough Social Media Rulings Could Actually Improve the Platforms | Muse by Clios

Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube signal a shift in accountability for social media platforms regarding child safety and mental health.

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.

Privacy professionals

fromDallas News

Finally, social media companies are being held accountable

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a young user's mental health distress, shifting focus to platform design and algorithms.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Meta and Google found negligent for social media design, awarded $6 million in damages, raising legal questions about social media's safety and liability.

fromBloomberglaw

Online Community Development

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.

more#social-media

#fact-checking

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.

Online Community Development

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.

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.

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.

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.

EU data protection

fromAdExchanger

16 hours ago

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

Right-wing politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

9 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.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

Bootstrapping

17 hours ago

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

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.

Writing

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.

fromChalkbeat

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

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

Legislative restrictions on 3D printers threaten innovation and access to technology, imposing unnecessary limitations on users and manufacturers.

SF parents

fromBoston.com

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

North Andover police investigate 'unauthorized' social media comment about Kelsey Fitzsimmons case

A former North Andover police employee made an unauthorized comment on the department's Facebook page, prompting an internal investigation.

Television

YouTube experiments with TV-style channels for CTV viewing

YouTube is launching 24/7 streaming channels to challenge traditional TV, starting with Coachella content.

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.

2 months ago

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

Higher education

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.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

2 months ago

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

more#student-journalism

Non-profit organizations

AI in the Nonprofit Sector Is a Question of Governance, Not Just Technology | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofits face a critical choice in shaping AI governance or risk external control over its implementation and impact.

SF politics

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

fromThe New Yorker

The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

Espina humorously admitted to oversleeping on a significant news day, stating, 'Breaking news, mi gente! I can't believe it.' His videos celebrated Maduro's fall but also expressed concern about the complexities of the situation.

US Elections

Marketing tech

12 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 hour ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.

Photography

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.

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.

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.

EU data protection

EFF's Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

New laws addressing online harms are increasingly restricting fundamental rights and impacting human rights defenders globally.

fromAbove the Law

Deepfakes: A Problem In Search Of A Problem? - Above the Law

Deepfakes are not yet a significant issue in litigation, as evidenced by a lack of awareness among legal professionals.

Digital life

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.

Non-profit organizations

fromAdvocate.com

Popular creator The Woke Ginger sues Missouri nonprofit for firing him over political posts

A former executive alleges wrongful termination for expressing political views on social media, claiming violation of state law by his employer.

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.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

22 hours ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

fromArs Technica

16 hours ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

fromWIRED

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.

fromDefector

13 hours 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.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

22 hours ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

fromArs Technica

16 hours ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

fromWIRED

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.

more#public-relations

#creator-economy

fromRolling Out

Social media marketing

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.

After newsroom cuts, The Washington Post turns to creator-led video deals

The Washington Post's creator network allows creators to retain IP ownership, reducing costs and attracting new audiences through independent video series.

fromRolling Out

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Outloud Talent manages over 150 creators, helping them monetize their platforms through brand deals and tailored support.

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.

After newsroom cuts, The Washington Post turns to creator-led video deals

The Washington Post's creator network allows creators to retain IP ownership, reducing costs and attracting new audiences through independent video series.

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.

Marketing tech

Online Community Development

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.

fromPR Daily

2 weeks ago

The next phase of social strategy: Giving audiences ownership of the story - PR Daily

Brands are shifting from broadcasting authenticity to enabling audience ownership through participatory experiences and community involvement.

fromwww.mediaite.com

18 hours ago

The Great Cable News Ratings Surge That Wasn't

Cable news ratings surge is misleading due to changes in Nielsen's measurement system, not actual audience growth.

Trying to Land Media Coverage. Don't Make This Mistake.

Online presence and verifiable signals are crucial for founders to secure opportunities in a skeptical business climate.

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.

#reddit

fromtechsciencetoday

Reddit Revealed How It Plans to Deal With Its Growing AI Content Problem

Reddit is addressing the rise of AI-generated content to maintain user trust and authenticity on the platform.

fromInc

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.

fromtechsciencetoday

Reddit Revealed How It Plans to Deal With Its Growing AI Content Problem

Reddit is addressing the rise of AI-generated content to maintain user trust and authenticity on the platform.

fromInc

Burner Accounts, Brutal Honesty, and Radical Transparency: How Brands Are Winning on Reddit

Reddit is the top source for AI platforms, prompting marketers to prioritize Reddit content for community engagement.

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.

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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

Nonprofit news outlets had a strong traffic month in January

Colorado Sun's traffic surged 53% in January due to engaging local stories and events.

fromPsychology Today

Media Capture, Misinformation, and "Noise"

Media capture by governments leads to misinformation and censorship, undermining independent journalism and public accountability.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Politics in an Attention Economy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Candidates must be cultural figures to succeed in today's American politics, navigating an attention economy shaped by algorithms.

fromExchangewire

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.

Film

fromPsychology Today

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.

Why breaking news still wins in the age of AI

AI chatbots and search engines are reducing site visits, but breaking news traffic has increased due to Google's handling of such queries.

fromPew Research Center

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.

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.

Is it hypocritical for news publishers to complain about tech companies' platforms - but still be on them?

Publishers criticize dominant platforms yet continue using them because audience reach and incremental revenue outweigh motives to disentangle.

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