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 information in real time. As images and videos flooded social media, users across both countries increasingly turned to platforms like xAI’s Grok, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for answers. Instead, many were met with confusion, errors and even fabricated claims. On X (formerly Twitter), queries such as “Hey @Grok, is this true?” became common as people sought instant fact-checks for fast-moving developments. But the bots…

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 deeply uneasy about the technology’s growing role. That disconnect presents a serious challenge for trust in journalism and has prompted the Poynter Institute to develop a new resource aimed at bridging the gap. The Talking About AI: Newsroom Toolkit is designed to help journalists speak more clearly and confidently about how they use AI in their work. Backed by Microsoft and developed with The Associated Press, the…

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 stage with a new London edition and a slate of high-profile hires to lead the charge. The expansion is the company’s first major international move since its founding in Melbourne in 2009. Broadsheet has since built a loyal following across Australia with editions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. It is known for its distinctive tone, tight curation and focus on food, design, fashion…

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 culture that embraces change, according to Ole Jacob Sunde, chairman of Schibsted Media and the Tinius Trust. In an article reflecting on recent transformations at Schibsted, Sunde argues that the survival of quality journalism depends not only on independence from short-term profit demands, but also on the courage to experiment and invest in new models. “Journalism costs money,” he wrote. “Schibsted and the media houses must…

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 titles are owned by the Irish Times, which bought them from Landmark Media Group in 2018. At the time, it pledged to consolidate operations while maintaining their distinct editorial identities. Karen O’Donoghue, managing director of both papers, said the merger would support better teamwork, faster decision-making and stronger engagement with target audiences – all with a view to boosting revenue…

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 bucks the digital-only trend sweeping the media industry. Editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse says the new monthly will offer readers a more tactile, deliberate experience, “a sense of humanity and passion” in contrast to what she sees as the sterile outputs of mainstream media. Launching next week, the first edition will cost $40 and feature original long-form reporting, photo essays and exclusive…

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 across Europe, with a particular focus on under-served regions often described as “news deserts”. Backed by the European Union and the King Baudouin Foundation, the initiative is being run by Journalismfund Europe and International Media Support, and is open to local, regional and community media outlets struggling with declining revenues and shrinking newsrooms. The Pluralistic Media for Democracy programme is offering nearly 40 grants…

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 fabricated book titles and incorrect author attributions – most of them generated by artificial intelligence. The incident has renewed concerns about the unchecked use of AI in newsrooms and the risks it poses to journalistic credibility. It was also a timely reminded that just like human journalists, AI needs the scrutiny of editors too. The article, part of the paper’s Best of Summer series, ran under the headline…

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 more deeply into editorial processes. The move comes shortly after staff expressed concern over the company’s monitoring of ChatGPT usage. Hood, previously executive editor for strategic initiatives, will work across editorial and product teams to identify opportunities for AI to support storytelling, while ensuring new tools align with the publication’s editorial standards. She will collaborate closely with standards editor Tracy Connor and oversee how AI tools…

Recognised as Innovator of the Year by the Local Media Association, the publisher has used AI to enhance storytelling, accessibility, and community engagement. Paris Brown, publisher of The Baltimore Times, has been named Innovator of the Year by the Local Media Association for her work modernising the 40-year-old title through the strategic use of artificial intelligence. Under her leadership, the paper has integrated AI across its editorial and production workflows – from drafting articles and designing print and digital covers to managing projects and generating interactive content. Brown sees the technology as a tool to extend the newspaper’s mission. “We’re…