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Japan’s main newspaper association has renewed its demand that generative AI companies seek permission before using journalistic content to train their models, warning that current practices amount to “free-riding” and threaten the sustaina
Platform accuses chatbot developer of breaching its terms and unfairly profiting from user-generated content. Reddit has filed a lawsuit against the AI firm Anthropic, accusing it of illegally scraping user comments to train its chatbot, Cl
South African newsroom rolls out new platform, Rev360, to deepen community ties and secure funding without paywall. Daily Maverick has launched a new initiative that uses artificial intelligence to strengthen its membership model and suppor
Developers can now facilitate in-app purchases outside Apple’s traditional system using a new partnership between Paddle and RevenueCat, offering a simplified process amidst evolving App Store regulations. Analysis of Alternative In-App Pur
The publisher has relaunched its website and app with a comprehensive redesign focused on transparency, unbiased reporting and user engagement. A lack of trust in the news media is a problem that afflicts almost every market in the world. A
The French digital platform had defied sceptics with a fully subscriber-funded approach. Mediapart, the French digital news platform founded in 2008, has proved the doubters wrong. Launched with a fully subscription-based model and no adver
Advertisers are reallocating budgets from traditional audio ads and influencer marketing, while smaller creators gain a bigger share of podcast ad spend. Podcasting is cementing its position as one of the most attractive advertising channel
The Washington Post is set to transform its opinion pages with Ripple, a pioneering project that integrates perspectives from independent contributors and nontraditional voices. The Washington Post is preparing to significantly expand its o
The firm has raised $1 billion from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund to transform from a writing assistant into an AI-powered productivity platform. Grammarly has secured $1 billion in funding from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fu
Republicans are increasingly relying on social media platforms, while Democrats’ confidence in these sources wanes, according to a new YouGov survey. A widening partisan gap in how Americans consume and trust news is emerging, with new poll
The state proposes groundbreaking legislation to force tech giants like Google and Meta to financially support regional journalism. Oregon lawmakers are pushing ahead with legislation that would force Google and Meta to pay local news outle
Users turned to AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGPT and Gemini for fact-checking, only to encounter frequent inaccuracies. A four-day flare-up between India and Pakistan has exposed the limitations of AI chatbots as tools for verifying informati
Around 10,000 Hungarians staged a silent protest on Budapest’s Freedom Bridge to oppose a government bill permitting the monitoring and potential banning of foreign-funded media. Thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest this weekend to
The franchise agreement will form a digital-first platform curating food, culture, entertainment and events. Quint Digital is set to bring the Time Out brand to India under a new franchise agreement with Time Out Group, marking a significan
The Poynter Institute’s new programme aims to rebuild trust in AI-driven journalism amid audience scepticism. As newsrooms rush to adopt artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and enhance reporting, many of their audiences remain d
BI is increasing its reliance on AI and will focus on events amid falling traffic. Business Insider is laying off around 21% of its staff as part of a major restructuring aimed at addressing sharp declines in web traffic and the growing imp
Broadsheet Media is set to debut its first international edition in London in September 2025,. Broadsheet Media, the independent Australian publisher known for its curated city guides and cultural journalism, is stepping onto the global sta
The move is in stark contrast to the legal battle it is fighting with OpenAI. The New York Times has signed a landmark licensing deal with Amazon that will allow the tech giant to use its journalism across a range of artificial intelligence
The move aims to address tax inequalities, protect media diversity and ensure these corporations contribute fairly to public finances. Germany is preparing to introduce a new platform solidarity levy on global tech giants such as Google and
Ole Jacob Sunde, chairman of Schibsted, emphasises the urgent need for media companies to balance long-term sustainability with a culture of innovation and risk-taking. The evolving media landscape demands both financial resilience and a cu
The editorial teams of the Irish Examiner and The Echo are being consolidated amid ongoing industry challenges and declining print revenues. The editorial teams of the Irish Examiner and The Echo are to be merged under a single editor. Both
The Washington Post is offering buyout packages targeting veteran journalists and key sections as it pivots towards digital-first strategies and audience engagement. The Washington Post is offering buyouts across the newsroom, targeting lon
After 16 years as a vibrant online platform, Tablet magazine is launching a high-end monthly print edition. Tablet, the sharp-tongued online magazine that has built a loyal audience over 16 years, is launching a print edition in a move that
The strategic sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media and international growth highlight a significant shift in the publisher’s financial health amid wider sector changes. The Guardian has reported record revenue of £275 million for the 2024
A €1.4 million grant programme backed by the EU and King Baudouin Foundation is supporting local and investigative news outlets across Europe. A new €1.4 million grant programme is aiming to revitalise local and investigative journalism acr
The US investment group has reached an agreement to acquire The Telegraph overcoming previous governmental hurdles. US investment group RedBird Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire the Telegraph Media Group for £500 million,
The publisher is to launch Ouest-France TV in September 2025, aiming to engage underserved young adults aged 25 to 49 beyond Paris with locally focused video content. Ouest France will launch its own television channel in September 2025 as
The union representing Politico staff alleged breaches of AI usage rules in their contract. Politico is in dispute with its union over alleged breaches of contract relating to artificial intelligence, in a case that could set important prec
Ahead of Norway’s parliamentary election, Amedia offers free access to over 100 newspapers for 15 to 20-year-olds. Norwegian publisher Amedia is offering free digital access to more than 100 local newspapers for 15 to 20-year-olds in the ru
The feature was launched in the US on Tuesday and will roll out internationally soon. Google’s launch of “AI Mode” in its search results has reignited fears among publishers already reeling from the impact of its AI Overviews feature, which
The newspaper published a summer reading list containing fabricated book titles and incorrect author attributions created largely by AI. The Chicago Sun-Times has faced criticism after publishing a summer reading list that included fabricat
Governor Gavin Newsom proposes cutting California’s $30 million commitment to a deal with Google aimed at saving local news. California’s landmark agreement with Google to support local journalism is under threat after Governor Gavin Newsom
Led by the entrepreneur Florian Novak, Jetzt aims to revive Austria’s media landscape with its subscription-based independent text and audio journalism. A new independent journalism platform in Austria is attempting a bold experiment: signi
The Murdoch-controlled company is introducing compulsory AI bootcamps to improve adoption of AI tools. News Corp Australia is rolling out mandatory AI training sessions for its journalists as it steps up the use of artificial intelligence i
Julia Hood will lead a strategic push to integrate artificial intelligence deeply into journalism processes. Business Insider has appointed Julia Hood as its first newsroom AI lead, formalising its push to integrate artificial intelligence
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