Symbolic.ai launches AI-native platform for News Corp newsrooms Early results show up to 90% productivity boost in research tasks The partnership signals a potential industry shift towards AI-driven journalism workflows Symbolic.ai, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former eBay chief executive Devin Wenig and Ars Technica co-founder Jon Stokes, has struck a commercial partnership with News Corp to deploy its AI-native publishing platform across the media group’s newsrooms, beginning with Dow Jones Newswires, the company said in announcements this week. The deal represents a significant enterprise deployment of newsroom-specific AI by one of the world’s largest media groups, one which…

Studies show that direct prompts can slightly improve LLM accuracy Cultural and language differences influence optimal prompt tone Clarity and specificity remain crucial for effective AI interactions The way users phrase their questions to AI chatbots could affect the accuracy of the answers they receive, according to new research that adds nuance to the emerging science of prompt engineering. A study entitled Mind Your Tone: Investigating How Prompt Politeness Affects LLM Accuracy tested 50 questions written in five tonal variations using ChatGPT-4o. The findings were unexpected: rude prompts slightly outperformed polite ones. On average, very polite requests achieved 80.8% accuracy,…

Musk launches Grokipedia, an AI-powered knowledge base challenging Wikipedia The platform offers real-time, conversational updates, blending AI and user oversight Debates intensify over AI accuracy, governance, and the future of online information Elon Musk has announced Grokipedia, an AI-powered encyclopedia intended to challenge Wikipedia’s dominance as the internet’s free knowledge hub. The project is part of Musk’s wider xAI venture and builds on the Grok platform integrated with X (formerly Twitter). Grokipedia aims to replace static, volunteer-edited pages with a dynamic, conversational database that updates continuously and incorporates community feedback. The project highlights a new fault line in the future…

The New York Times develops bespoke AI tools to enhance investigative reporting Internal tool “Cheat Sheet” streamlines complex data analysis for journalists The organisation balances AI innovation with ethical and legal considerations The New York Times has made significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence technology into its investigative journalism, enabling reporters to tackle complex investigations that would have been unfeasible just a few years ago. Under the leadership of Zach Seward, appointed as editorial director for AI initiatives in December 2023, the Times has developed bespoke AI tools that empower journalists to analyse vast volumes of video and textual data…

Gannett unveils DeeperDive, an AI tool replacing traditional search on USA Today The system provides factually accurate, source-cited answers from proprietary content Gannett aims to counter AI-driven traffic loss and explore new revenue opportunities Gannett, publisher of USA Today and more than 220 other titles, has rolled out DeeperDive, a generative AI answer engine designed to reshape how readers interact with its journalism. Unveiled by CEO Mike Reed at the WIRED AI Power Summit in New York, DeeperDive replaces the search bar on USA Today’s homepage with a conversational tool. It prompts readers with suggested questions — such as “How…

Reddit launches free beta tools for publishers to track and optimise content sharing AI-driven recommendations and integration with RSS streamline audience engagement Platform seeks to rival traditional news outlets as a hub for real-time discussion Reddit has introduced a new set of free tools for publishers, called Reddit Pro, in a bid to strengthen ties with news organisations and make it easier for them to engage with the platform’s users. The move represents a shift for Reddit, which has previously seemed lukewarm in its approach to working with publishers, even as its communities have become key spaces for news sharing…

Study reveals AI models favour community sources like Wikipedia and Reddit over traditional brand content Brands must update community profiles and engage in discussions to enhance AI visibility Industry dynamics show opportunities for niche players amid changing citation patterns and trust metrics A new study by Semrush, comparing how ChatGPT and Google’s AI Mode cite information across five industries — finance, digital technology, business services, consumer electronics and fashion — found that AI models consistently favour community-driven sources such as Wikipedia and Reddit over official material. Wikipedia was the top or second most cited source in four out of five…

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Union says two generative‑AI features were deployed without contract‑required notice or human review Management argues product teams built the tools “outside the newsroom” Ruling could set precedent on whether editorial standards and bargaining duties apply to algorithmic products Politico’s management told an arbitrator this summer that experimental AI products built by engineering teams sit “outside the newsroom,” while the union argues contract protections and human review were bypassed. The PEN Guild took Politico to arbitration in July 2025, claiming two gen AI features were deployed without the notice and editorial oversight required under its newly negotiated contract. The union says…

Three small newsrooms in Argentina have shown how AI tools can help local journalism thrive – even in financially constrained settings – by enhancing editorial quality, deepening community engagement and improving operational efficiency. As part of a project led by the regional press association ADIRA and tech company N-Media, the teams at El Debate Pregón in Gualeguay, Ecos Diarios in Necochea and El Libertador in Corrientes used tools such as Google Pinpoint and Notebook LM to take on major projects that would have been difficult or impossible with limited staff and budgets. At El Debate Pregón, journalist Santiago Joaquín García…