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#journalism
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
fromNieman Lab
12 hours ago
Media industry

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
12 hours ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
#apple
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.
#supreme-court
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
Intellectual property law
frompatentlyo.com
2 weeks ago

Knowledge Isn't Enough: The Supreme Court Rejects Expansive Theory of Secondary Copyright Liability

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement solely based on knowledge of the infringement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
Intellectual property law
frompatentlyo.com
2 weeks ago

Knowledge Isn't Enough: The Supreme Court Rejects Expansive Theory of Secondary Copyright Liability

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement solely based on knowledge of the infringement.
#ai-music
Music production
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Suno is a music copyright nightmare

Suno's copyright filters can be easily bypassed, allowing users to create AI-generated covers of popular songs without permission.
Music production
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Suno is a music copyright nightmare

Suno's copyright filters can be easily bypassed, allowing users to create AI-generated covers of popular songs without permission.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Trump threatened a media company over a leak regarding a U.S. military rescue mission in Iran, citing national security concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

ONE SHEET: Trump to Jail Press, Iran Narrative War, Politico

Trump threatened a journalist with jail for not revealing a source during a press conference, targeting multiple media outlets and figures.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Trump threatened a media company over a leak regarding a U.S. military rescue mission in Iran, citing national security concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

ONE SHEET: Trump to Jail Press, Iran Narrative War, Politico

Trump threatened a journalist with jail for not revealing a source during a press conference, targeting multiple media outlets and figures.
Information security
fromAbove the Law
17 hours ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
#child-safety
fromTheWrap
6 days ago
Media industry

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
13 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
6 days ago

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Meta and Google face significant legal rulings regarding child safety on social media, prompting potential design changes and impacting the creator economy.
#video-marketing
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, focusing on emotional narratives and creator partnerships.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
13 hours ago

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, focusing on emotional narratives and creator partnerships.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

As L.A. jury deliberates, another social media lawsuit ends in $375 million verdict

A jury in New Mexico awarded $375 million against Meta for endangering children through its products.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
#fact-checking
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
fromReadWrite
20 hours ago

Prediction markets disrupt tribal gaming law balance, experts say

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
SF politics
NYC parents
fromGothamist
21 hours ago

Council bill seeks to curb social media time to an hour for NYC kids

Proposed legislation aims to limit kids' social media access to one hour unless permitted by parents, addressing mental health concerns.
#cnn
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
4 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.
#3d-printing
Software development
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Anthropic says its leak-focused DMCA effort unintentionally hit legit GitHub forks

Anthropic's DMCA takedown mistakenly removed legitimate forks of its code, leading to backlash and a request for reinstatement of affected repositories.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 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
17 hours ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Blanche Appears to Confirm DOJ Is Investigating Rescue Leak, Day After Trump Threatened to Jail Journo

An investigation into leaks of classified information regarding a downed airman is confirmed, with potential legal actions against reporters involved.
Law
fromNieman Lab
12 hours ago

Federal appeals court supports injunction against ICE in L.A. Press Club lawsuit

A federal judge ruled to limit DHS's use of force against journalists and protesters during ICE raids, affirming First Amendment rights.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games

Epic Games and Apple are escalating their legal battle over commission fees on mobile purchases via third-party payment systems.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Albany's online safety' bill incentivizes surveillance, chills free expression | amNewYork

New York's budget process risks limiting input on a proposal that threatens privacy, youth safety, and free expression.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.
#social-media
Law
fromBloomberglaw
1 week 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.
Digital life
fromLe Monde.fr
1 week ago

Courts finally recognize dangers of social media

Social media companies were found liable for endangering minors by exposing them to addictive content, marking a significant legal shift.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media

Caymi Barrett advocates for legislation to remove social media content featuring minors posted by family members.
Digital life
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Landmark Lawsuit

Meta and YouTube were found liable for contributing to a woman's mental deterioration, resulting in a $3 million jury award against them.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
1 week 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
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
Law
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The L.A. verdict could haunt social media platforms

A California jury awarded $3 million to a young woman, finding Meta and Alphabet liable for social media addiction's harm.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
2 days ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Deepfakes And The Future Of Litigation: Are We Ready? - Above the Law

Deepfakes will challenge the judicial system, requiring more rigorous evidence authentication and potentially altering courtroom procedures.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

The creators claimed that Apple's video scraping was used to train its generative AI products, adding that the tech giant's 'massive financial success would not have been possible without the video content created' by the YouTubers.
Intellectual property law
#big-tech
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Digital life

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
Digital life
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
Media industry
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Fox is the latest to add prediction markets as a new 'data layer' for news coverage

Fox Corporation partners with Kalshi to integrate prediction market data into its cable networks, enhancing reporting with real-time forecasts.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

Who Needs 'Corrosive Intermediaries' Anyway? | AdExchanger

Publishers face significant challenges but can innovate to improve their position in the programmatic supply chain.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on changes to copyright laws: authors should be protected over big tech | Editorial

Writers are protesting unauthorized AI training on their work through labeling schemes and blank books, demanding government protection against copyright relaxation that would allow AI companies to use their content without consent or payment.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
#openai
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
18 hours ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
22 hours ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
#copyright-law
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Supreme Court rejects Sony's attempt to kick music pirates off the Internet

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs like Cox cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement without specific actions causing violations.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Supreme Court rejects Sony's attempt to kick music pirates off the Internet

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs like Cox cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement without specific actions causing violations.
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Fox News cuts a deal with Kalshi.

Fox News has cut a deal with Kalshi, allowing the prediction market to have paid product placement on the network, which is the largest news channel in the US.
Media industry
Media industry
fromPoynter
17 hours ago

Nonprofit newsrooms have grown, but they still generate a fraction of what newspapers once did - Poynter

Digital-first nonprofit newsrooms require sustained philanthropic support to achieve financial sustainability and rebuild local news infrastructure lost over the past two decades.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Social media firms lost 2 bellwether cases, but future remains unclear - Harvard Gazette

Tech companies face increased legal liability for public health harms to young users on their platforms, marking a shift in legal protections.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Perplexity's legal battle with news publishers intensifies

Perplexity, which was last valued at $20 billion, said in a motion filed February 24 in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York that Dow Jones "cherry-picked" responses from Perplexity's internet search engine to support its copyright lawsuit. News Corp.'s Dow Jones and the New York Post sued the startup in 2024, alleging that it copied their content without permission or compensation to feed its search engine.
Venture
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Legal Cases Against Social Media's Do No Harm

Social media companies cannot evade responsibility for mental health harm by claiming pre-existing conditions are the primary factor, as platforms may significantly worsen existing conditions regardless of baseline mental health status.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Keyword Blocking Demonetized More Than Half Of Reuters' Brand-Safe Stories | AdExchanger

Advertisers should abandon keyword blocklists to improve ad placements and reach loyal news audiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Move over Murdochs, here come the Ellisons podcast

Margaret Sullivan argues that controlling the media is essential for controlling the message, especially in the context of authoritarianism. She states, 'It's a powerful force when you have the media on your side.'
Media industry
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Meta's Big Court Defeat Has Huge Implications for Lawsuits Against the AI Industry

Meta and YouTube lost a landmark trial over social media addiction, impacting their platforms and potentially affecting AI companies as well.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

HarperCollins is forging ahead with AI-assisted dramas based on books. Some authors have concerns

Toonstar's proven ability to translate beloved stories into engaging animation, while keeping artists at the center of the process, makes them the ideal partner to bring Friendship List and other popular titles to new audiences in formats today's families love.
Media industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Supreme Court rules ISPs aren't liable for subscribers' music piracy

Justice Clarence Thomas stated that a provider is not liable 'for merely providing a service to the general public with knowledge that it will be used by some to infringe copyrights.' Liability arises only if the provider intended or actively encouraged the infringement.
Intellectual property law
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Meta and YouTube are now facing a legal reckoning that harkens back to cases against big tobacco

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children's mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a jury for the first time.Some of the biggest players from Meta to TikTok are facing federal and state trials that seek to hold them responsible for harming children's mental health.
Mental health
Law
fromDigiday
2 months ago

A running list of publisher lawsuits targeting Google's ad tech practices

DOJ antitrust ruling enables U.S. publishers to pursue damages from Google for alleged monopolization of ad servers and exchanges that suppressed publisher revenue.
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