10:31 am - January 22, 2025
The news industry faces a crisis in its business model, but also in its core activity of journalism. We overproduce content, cling to outdated formats and ignore what our audiences really want. Here’s a manifesto for change In 1973 Tom Wolfe, the American journalist turned novelist, published a collection…...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
The rollback of the order is seen by supporters as a move to invigorate investment in artificial intelligence development. President Donald Trump has officially revoked the AI executive order implemented by former President Joe Biden, a move that many in the tech industry believe could reinvigorate investment in artificial intelligence…
A shift from FOMO to JOMO reflects Gen Z’s preference for quieter, more fulfilling activities. Gen Z is increasingly embracing a new lifestyle philosophy that contrasts sharply with the traditional “fear of missing out” (FOMO). This shift towards the “joy of missing out” (JOMO) reflects a growing trend among younger…
Survey of publishers saw declines in Q3 2024 in ad revenue and a slowdown in subs growth. Digital advertising for UK publishers declined in the third quarter of last year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Deloitte. Their Digital Publishers’ Revenue Index…
The financial publisher has launched a new feature that provides summaries of news articles on its terminal. Bloomberg has introduced artificial intelligence-generated news summaries to its stories to enhance content accessibility on its terminal. This initiative builds on the company’s earlier implementation of AI-generated earnings call summaries. The new feature…
The Washington-based publication is funding its expansion through a content licensing deal. Axios is set to expand its local newsletter operations from 30 to 34 cities, a move that is partially funded by OpenAI. This initiative is part of a broader trend within the news publishing sector as it adapts…
The Competition and Markets Authority has begun a major inquiry into Google just after new powers came into effect on January 1. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into the search services market to evaluate whether Google maintains a dominant position that adversely affects users,…
Top stories
A federal court hearing is the first step in a case that could have major implications for OpenAI and its use of copyrighted materials. A federal court hearing that began this week may significantly shape the future of ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI, as a coalition of news organisations, spearheaded by The New York...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
As TikTok’s future in the United States hangs in the balance, the Chinese app RedNote is experiencing a surge in user engagement, attracting creators and users alike. TikTok is on the verge of a potential shutdown in the United States on Sunday, prompting users of the increasingly popular platform to explore alternatives. In the wake of this uncertainty, a lesser-known Chinese social media app, RedNote, is experiencing a significant surge in user engagement and popularity. The app, known as Xiaohongshu in Chinese, which translates to “Little Red Book,” has jumped to the top of the Apple App Store and is…
Experts warn that the overwhelming nature of continuous news coverage can lead to vicarious traumatisation. Bad news can be bad for you. Amid a landscape increasingly dominated by graphic coverage of crises, experts are highlighting the psychological toll of constant news consumption on audiences. This phenomenon, referred to as vicarious traumatisation, occurs when individuals indirectly experience trauma through exposure to others’ suffering, especially via media channels. Research indicates that while staying informed about global events has a positive impact on individuals, the depth of emotional engagement that accompanies this awareness can contribute significantly to mental health issues. The term vicarious…
Rubin is leaving the newspaper to found a new publication focused on pro-democracy journalism. The cohort of American columnists setting up their own digital publications has a new member. Jennifer Rubin, a seasoned opinion columnist formerly of The Washington Post, has announced her departure from the newspaper to launch a new publication called The Contrarian. The Contrarian says it aims to present a pro-democracy stance rather than an anti-Trump narrative, though its standpoint is abundantly clear. In an interview with CNN, Rubin expressed a strong commitment to combating what she perceives as threats to democracy. “Our goal is to…
The Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News forecasts that AI will enhance journalism practices and not lead to job losses, outlining its transformative potential in a recent lecture. John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News, has outlined a positive future for journalism in the age of AI, predicting that it will enhance its practice and not have the...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
The picture agencies are set to merge in a deal driven by the rise of AI technologies that are reshaping the visual content industry. Getty Images and Shutterstock are poised to combine in a $3.7 billion merger, a move driven by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence tools in the…
Around 100 employees in the business division of Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper have been laid off, reflecting its financial challenges. The Washington Post has announced significant layoffs, impacting around 100 employees in its business division, a move reflecting ongoing financial challenges faced by the renowned newspaper. The cuts, representing about…...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
The tech giant’s move is sure to spark debate about its growing influence in the publishing industry. Apple is set to enhance its News app, signalling its growing influence in the publishing industry. According to sources, the technology giant is exploring the potential to introduce the app in new…...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
The Dundee-based publisher announces a pre-tax profit of £93.8 million after previously reporting a £161 million loss. DC Thomson, the Dundee-based publishing group renowned for titles such as Stylist and The Beano, has reported a significant recovery from a £161 million loss, achieving a pre-tax profit of £93.8 million for…
Deep dive with
our insights
The implications of the second Trump presidency for AI regulation and copyright are becoming increasingly significant. A series of significant developments regarding artificial intelligence (AI) emerged from Washington DC as the year closed and the political landscape shifts with an administration change. On December 16, the US Copyright Office announced a delay in the release of parts 2 and 3 of its comprehensive report addressing AI and copyright challenges, which is now scheduled for this year. This decision marks a shift from an initial timeline that had set the release for the end of fiscal year 2024. The first segment…
The editorial team of the Journal of Human Evolution has resigned in protest against the publisher’s use of AI in editorial processes. The editorial team of the Journal of Human Evolution (JHE) has resigned in response to actions taken by their publisher, Elsevier, which they claim undermined the integrity of their work, notably in relation to the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their editorial processes. In a public statement, the editors expressed their concerns not only about the publisher’s imposition of high subscription fees but also about significant changes to the editorial structure and responsibilities that they sayt…
All stories
The digital start-up is launching an invitation-only newsletter designed for chief executives, set to launch in January. In an effort to target high-level corporate decision-makers, the digital news start-up Semafor has announced the launch of an exclusive, invitation-only newsletter named The CEO Signal, scheduled to commence in January 2025. Aimed at chief executives of companies...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
A new trends report from Google suggests that AI will transform content creation and management in the news publishing industry next year. Multimodal AI and advanced AI agents will play a transformative role in the news publishing industry, according to a new trends report released by Google Cloud. The report forecasts a significant shift in...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
One of OpenAI’s co-founders described data as AI’s “fossil fuel” and spoke about attempts to lessen its impact on development. The artificial intelligence industry is facing a significant data shortage that could alter its trajectory, according to OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Speaking at the recent Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) in Vancouver. Sutskever emphasised how critical data is to AI development, likening it to “fossil fuel”. “We’ve achieved peak data and there will be no more,” he said, according to the Observer. This alarming forecast coincides with growing restrictions on data access, revealed by a Data Provenance Initiative…
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, embarks on a ten-week consultation to clarify copyright laws affecting AI model training, aiming to support both creative sectors and technology innovation. The UK government has initiated a ten-week consultation aimed at clarifying how copyright material can be utilised for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. In...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
Diversity efforts among nine prominent media publishers are stagnating or regressing, according to a recent survey. Nine prominent publishers’ reports on workforce demographics reveal a mixed landscape in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, with a significant portion of the industry showing stagnation or regression in staff diversity. The findings, compiled by Digiday, highlight that approximately one-third of these companies have failed to make any notable progress this year. Condé Nast, Gannett and The Washington Post exhibited improved diversity in their staff compared to the previous year. In contrast, Business Insider, The Los Angeles Times and NPR experienced a decline…
The Albanese government’s new news bargaining incentive aims to ensure fair compensation for news outlets from large tech platforms, but concerns linger over its implementation and impact on smaller publishers. The Australian government has introduced a new initiative known as the news bargaining incentive (NBI), aimed at compelling large digital platforms to remunerate Australian news outlets for their content. Announced on Thursday, the NBI follows the previous Morrison government’s news media bargaining code (NMBC) and is designed to close loopholes that allowed tech giants to minimise their payments to publishers. The NBI imposes a levy on digital platforms with Australian…
Bert Etling, a news editor in Southern Oregon, uncovers an AI-run outlet impersonating a local newspaper, raising concerns about authenticity in journalism. A small-town news editor in Southern Oregon has uncovered an AI-driven operation that is masquerading as a local news outlet. Bert Etling, who currently serves as the editor for Ashland News and has been a staple in the community for years, is finding himself embroiled in an ongoing conflict with a robotic entity producing content under the guise of the Ashland Daily Tidings. Etling’s journey began when he received unexpected notifications regarding the Daily Tidings, a paper which…
BuzzFeed’s sale of its food brand marks a strategic shift as the company tackles significant debt and repositions its business model. BuzzFeed’s decision to sell off its popular food and culture brand, First We Feast, for $82.5 million marks a significant shift in its business strategy as the company positions itself deeper into the realm of artificial intelligence-driven content production. The sale is part of BuzzFeed’s broader efforts to alleviate its mounting debt, which was reported to be nearly $124 million. The transaction is expected to reduce that burden by about $88.8 million, a crucial financial relief for the embattled…
Apple’s new AI service is under fire for producing misleading notifications that confuse users and raise concerns about the reliability of AI-generated content. Apple’s recent foray into news summarisation with its AI service, Apple Intelligence, has faced scrutiny following a significant blunder in its notifications that has raised questions about the reliability of AI-generated content. The service, aimed at providing quick overviews and reducing notification clutter for users of iPhones and other Apple devices in the UK, produced an inaccurate headline proclaiming that “Luigi Mangione shoots himself”, attributed to the BBC, the British broadcaster. This was categorically false as Mangione,…
The Japanese publisher is the first domestic paid digital news platform to reach this milestone. Nikkei Inc has surpassed 1 million paid subscribers for its Nikkei Online Edition, marking it as the first domestic paid digital news media in Japan to reach this figure. Launched in 2010, the online editions initially gained traction with individual...
Free Membership Required
You must be a Free member to access this content.
