Meta partners with major publishers to enable AI chatbots to surface real-time headlines and summaries Deals include content licensing and multi-year agreements to ensure content protection and accurate attribution Industry experts weigh potential benefits against risks of reduced traffic and increased platform power Meta is expanding Meta AI’s news capabilities through a wave of commercial agreements that will allow the chatbot to show recent headlines, summaries and links when users ask about current events. The roster of partners includes CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, USA Today, the People Inc portfolio, The Daily Caller, The Washington Examiner and France’s Le Monde…

Goalhanger to take over Southbank Centre for a weekend festival in 2026 Features major podcast acts and crossover events Aims to merge arts and audio sectors in a historic venue Goalhanger has announced that it will take over the Southbank Centre next year for The Rest Is Fest, a weekend festival that puts the UK’s biggest podcast acts on stage. It is the clearest sign yet of the extent to which the digital audio firm is using events to diversify its offer. Running from Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026, the event will be a centrepiece of the…

Goalhanger shifts from audio-first to a multi-platform media entity with a new identity Launch of new high-trust content franchise ‘The Rest Is Science’ Focus on deep engagement and premium advertising opportunities amid evolving consumer habits Goalhanger has launched a full rebrand that shifts the company from its podcasting roots into a broader media operation incorporating video, live experiences, social content and subscription memberships. The move reflects how podcast publishers are repositioning themselves to keep pace with changing audience habits and attract higher-value commercial partners. The new identity is built around a GH wordmark and the line “For the curious.” Goalhanger…

CNN ceases to share content on Apple News amid ongoing negotiations Launch of new tiered subscription service aims to boost direct revenues The move highlights tensions between platform reliance and control over content CNN has taken its content off Apple News, ending a distribution deal that has been in place since the app launched in 2015. The network’s feed disappeared as the two sides negotiate new terms, with neither company commenting on the talks. The shift matters because it shows how quickly relationships between publishers and platforms can change as news organisations push harder for direct revenue. The move comes…

Widespread global outage impacts major websites and services Root cause traced to Cloudflare’s configuration error, not cyber attack Highlights risks of dependence on centralised internet providers A major internet outage on the morning of 18 November 2025 disrupted access to thousands of websites and digital services worldwide, underscoring the extent to which the modern web depends on a handful of infrastructure providers. The disruption was traced to Cloudflare, whose content delivery network and security services handle roughly a fifth of global web traffic. The incident began shortly after 6.40am ET, when Cloudflare identified internal service degradation that rapidly spiralled into…

Zurich-based Spatz uses AI to deliver hyperlocal newsletters in Swiss villages High engagement with open rates around 70%, reaching up to 20% of residents Funded by €400,000 grant, plans to expand across DACH region with community focus As local newspapers vanish across rural Switzerland, Zürich startup Spatz is using artificial intelligence to bring journalism back to small communities. Founded by journalist Hannes Grassegger, the company produces hyperlocal newsletters that deliver curated regional news via email and WhatsApp, aiming to fill the “news deserts” left by traditional outlets. Grassegger, once known for investigations into Cambridge Analytica and online disinformation, founded Spatz…

Features AI-driven, proactive browsing with context-aware support Introduces Browser Memories for seamless, personalised research tracking Balances innovative productivity tools with ongoing privacy concerns OpenAI’s new web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, marks a significant evolution in how users interact with the internet, blending traditional browsing with advanced artificial intelligence to create a proactive, context-aware assistant embedded directly within the browsing experience. The browser is currently available for macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android versions promised soon. Atlas is designed not just to show the web but to understand, summarise, and assist users actively as they navigate various sites, offering a glimpse into…

The Irish Times has reduced its daily digital output to prioritise quality The move aims to produce deeper, more trustworthy journalism amid a crowded news cycle Editors focus on richer reporting, investigation, and stronger storytelling strategies In an era when newsrooms chase clicks with relentless publishing schedules, The Irish Times has acknowledged that it has adopted a publishing trend that few big organisations talk about publicly, but many practice behind the scenes: it deliberately started publishing fewer stories. The decision, taken two years ago, was rooted in a simple but bold idea: that readers would value depth over speed, substance…

Reuters Institute reports usage of AI tools in news has doubled in a year, now at 34% weekly Most people distrust AI-generated news, favouring human journalists Transparency about AI’s role in journalism is crucial for maintaining trust Public use of generative AI tools has doubled in the past year, but most people remain uncomfortable with the idea of artificial intelligence creating news, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The 2025 Generative AI and News report, based on surveys in six countries, finds that while awareness of generative AI is now nearly universal,…

OpenAI introduces Sora 2, an advanced AI model for video and audio creation Sora app offers TikTok-style short clips with personalised AI-generated Cameos Launch raises industry debates on copyright, authenticity, and societal impact OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, its latest AI model for video and audio generation, alongside a new TikTok-style app called Sora that places AI-made clips directly into social feeds. The app, initially invite-only in the US and Canada on iOS, will expand gradually as the company manages high computing demands and rolls out safety controls. Sora presents a vertical feed of 10-second videos created with Sora 2,…