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Former National World executives introduce Profenx, blending AI tools with creator-led content Company develops a platform to enhance digital content economics and expand through licensing and acquisitions Backed by Jaipur Capital, Profenx aims to reshape publishing with innovative models across global markets A group of former National World executives has…
Bloomberg journalism now accessible directly within CisionOne platform for corporate users Aims to streamline news monitoring and response strategies for communications teams Reflects a trend towards seamless integration of media content and analytics for enterprise agility Bloomberg Media has partnered with Cision to make Bloomberg’s journalism available within CisionOne, the…
Rainer Esser asserts AI will enhance journalism’s value by emphasising human connection Calls for news organisations to recognise their worth and partner confidently with tech giants Personal storytelling highlights irreplaceable human element in investigative journalism If you’re invited to speak at a conference, you really don’t want a slot at…
Simon Robinson, currently a Reuters executive, to lead ABC News in September First external hire for the role in decades amid leadership reshuffle Broadcaster seeks to rejuvenate its journalistic output amid ongoing transition Australia’s ABC has chosen Reuters executive Simon Robinson as its new director of news and current affairs, ending days of speculation after the broadcaster’s surprise leadership change. Robinson, currently deputy to Reuters’ editor-in-chief, will take up the post in September. The ABC said he would become its next Director of News and Current Affairs, and described the appointment as the first external hire for the role in…
CNN sues Perplexity AI over copyright violations OpenAI publishes governance framework aligned with new regulations State versus federal fights intensify over AI regulation jurisdiction Three developments last week underscored how fragmented AI governance has become: CNN sued Perplexity AI over alleged copying of its journalism; OpenAI published a governance framework tied to emerging EU and California rules; and the legal battle over state AI regulation in the US continued to intensify. The disputes show AI policy evolving on multiple fronts at once. Copyright enforcement, safety disclosure requirements and constitutional fights over state regulation are advancing separately, forcing AI companies to…
The Vatican’s encyclical calls for AI regulation based on law, oversight and human judgement Pope warns against autonomous weapons, worker displacement and AI-driven conflict Emphasises the importance of moral language in global AI governance debates Pope Leo XIV has thrust the Vatican into the centre of the global debate over artificial intelligence, using his first encyclical to argue that the technology must be governed by law, oversight and human judgement rather than left to market forces or military competition. Entitled Magnifica humanitas — “Magnificent Humanity” — the document presents AI as one of the defining moral questions of the age.…
Goalhanger, launched by Gary Lineker, expands into backing early-stage media companies Moves include investments in Invisible Media and Backyard Cricket to diversify portfolio Company shifts focus from advertising to subscriptions and live events, reaching over 250,000 subscribers Gary Lineker’s media company is expanding beyond podcast production after helping launch Goalhanger Ventures, a new investment arm aimed at backing creator-led media businesses. The move marks a broader shift for Goalhanger as it seeks to build influence across the wider creator economy, not just podcasting. The company has grown rapidly on the back of hit shows such as The Rest is Politics…
Bezos defends the profitability of journalism as a measure of relevance Changes in Google search algorithms threaten traditional news revenue To succeed, news organisations must focus on delivering value and distinctive reporting Jeff Bezos sometimes makes agreeing with him very difficult. This was the case earlier this week when he said in an interview with CNBC that President Donald Trump was “more mature” in his second term than his first and that Amazon’s commission of the Melania documentary was in no way whatsoever an attempt at “buying influence”. It is profoundly depressing that one of the features of this…
The Economist tests agent-readable content to adapt for AI intermediaries New formats aim to balance discoverability with brand control Internal AI adoption speeds product development and fosters ‘vibe coding’ culture The Economist is redesigning parts of its digital operation for a future in which AI assistants, rather than search engines…
The CMA approves the $3.7 billion acquisition with a sale of Shutterstock’s editorial arm The move aims to prevent market dominance in UK news imagery The deal highlights industry pressures from AI and digital content shifts Britain’s competition regulator has cleared Getty Images’ $3.7 billion takeover of Shutterstock, but only…
Axios expands local reporting to 35 cities with plans for 100. AI tools like GPT assist in drafting and editing, reducing costs. The company balances automation with journalistic integrity amidst industry scepticism. Axios is betting that artificial intelligence can do something many publishers have struggled to achieve for years: make…
Byron Allen expresses continued interest in acquiring The Washington Post Set to control BuzzFeed and HuffPost through latest deal Envisions broader streaming strategy with BuzzFeed to rival established digital outlets Byron Allen has said he still wants to buy The Washington Post, even as he prepares to take control of…
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Examines the American focus on prestigious awards over reader needs Critiques the biased and inward-looking nature of the Pulitzers Argues that abolition could renew journalism’s relevance to the public The difference between American and British journalism is clear in what they choose to display in their newsrooms. Visit any…
Mediahuis and other major news organisations form SPUR to address AI content use Initiative aims to create standard licensing frameworks for AI and journalism Focus on transparency, traceability, and fair remuneration for news content Mediahuis, the acquisitive Belgian publisher with outlets across Europe, has become a founding member of SPUR,…
MIT Sloan Management Review to cease print publication in 2026 Transition to newsletters, videos, social media and podcasts A strategic response to changing management communication trends MIT’s decision to close MIT Sloan Management Review after 67 years marks the end of one of the most durable business school brand extensions…
Byron Allen’s family office to acquire a controlling stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million The deal includes a shift in leadership and a focus on AI and user-generated content BuzzFeed aims to reinvent itself amid declining revenues and a disrupted digital landscape BuzzFeed has struck a deal to hand control…
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Newsweek recovered from debt and declining readership through strategic alliances Key partnerships with Google Cloud and Statista drove significant growth in traffic and trust The revival exemplifies a shift towards collaborative models in legacy media success stories Newsweek’s turnaround under chief executive Dev Pragad has been driven less by internal restructuring than by a series of partnerships that helped rebuild the publisher’s audience, technology and commercial business. When Pragad took over, the company was carrying more than $25 million in debt and struggling with declining readership. Rather than rebuild every capability in-house, Newsweek focused on outside partnerships to supply technical…
The Washington Post begins rehiring staff after massive layoffs in February Some employees returned on a temporary basis to fill critical gaps The move raises questions about the paper’s strategic direction and workforce stability The Washington Post is attempting to stabilise its newsroom after February’s sweeping layoffs by quietly bringing back some of the journalists it had just let go, a sign of how quickly the impact of the cuts became apparent. According to reporting by the Columbia Journalism Review, editors began contacting dismissed reporters in March, asking some to return on what the union calls a “delayed layoff” basis.…
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The French newspaper has entered a strategic content partnership with the AI firm aiming to enhance search results and develop AI-driven products. French newspaper Le Monde has entered a strategic content partnership with US-based artificial intelligence firm Perplexity, marking a significant step in the race among AI startups to secure access to high-quality journalism. The deal will allow Perplexity’s search engine to use Le Monde’s reporting to enhance its AI-generated responses, while Le Monde will tap into Perplexity’s technology to develop new AI-driven products. Louis Dreyfus, CEO of Le Monde, said the partnership reflects the publication’s ambition to expand its…
The Finance Newsletter will offer accessible, relatable financial insights to young Australians amid rising living costs and economic uncertainties. The Daily Aus has launched The Finance Newsletter, a new initiative designed to make financial news accessible and relatable for young Australians. Initially sponsored by EatClub, a discount dining platform, the newsletter breaks down complex economic stories into clear, jargon-free insights at a time when rising living costs are putting growing pressure on young consumers. The project aims to fill a gap in the market for straightforward financial content. Zara Seidler, co-founder of The Daily Aus, said young Australians were eager…
The title is pivoting its podcast strategy towards a more personal and relatable style. The Economist is reshaping its podcast strategy to build a closer, more personal connection with listeners, as outlined by Andrew Palmer, host of its new Boss Class series and author of the Bartleby column. Speaking to Chris Sutcliffe on the Media Voices podcast, Palmer described how the publication is adapting to changing audience expectations by making its audio content more relatable and conversational. The Economist famously has no bylines in the magazine edition – which it stubbornly calls a “newspaper” – and it has long been felt…
The title’s new bot-produced sports articles combine Major League Baseball schedules with heavy sports betting promotions. USA Today has expanded its use of automated journalism, publishing articles that combine Major League Baseball schedules with sports betting promotions – a move that has reignited concerns about the ethical boundaries between news and marketing. At a glance, the articles appear routine: they list upcoming MLB games under standard headlines, with a byline from a USA Today editor and a short introduction. But embedded throughout are heavy promotions for betting platforms like FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars, offering sign-up bonuses alongside disclaimers about responsible…
The study by SE Ranking raises concerns among publishers about reduced external traffic and the future of SEO strategies. A new study by SEO platform SE Ranking shows that Google’s AI-generated search overviews are now driving more than 40% of users back to Google’s own pages, intensifying concerns among media publishers about shrinking external traffic and the future of SEO. Analysing over 140,000 AI search responses across five major US states, including New York and California, the study found that 43.42% of links in AI-generated summaries pointed to Google-owned properties. As users navigate increasingly AI-driven search results, they now click…
Advances in AI summarisation have caused 75% of Google queries to be answered without clicks, cutting traffic to independent websites and undermining their revenue models. Cloudflare calls for industry-wide compensation frameworks to protect content creators and preserve diversity online. The Decline of Traditional Web Traffic in the Era of Zero-Click Search For over a decade and a half, search engines—primarily Google—served as the pivotal gateway to internet content, underpinning the economic model of the web. Under this model, content creators optimised their material for search engine ranking, attracting visitors who were then monetised through advertising, affiliate marketing, or direct sales.…
The project aims to support and connect independent news creators with traditional media through training, funding, and industry collaboration. Google has launched the Global News Gaps Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening emerging news creators and bridging them with traditional media organisations. The announcement was made during WAN-IFRA’s World News Media Congress in Krakow last week. The project has three main pillars. The first, the News Creators Project, will be led by FT Strategies, with WAN-IFRA acting as the lead industry association partner. It will map and deepen understanding of the new wave of news providers operating mainly on social…
With over two decades in NLP, Amanda Stent is focusing on generative AI applications to transform financial analysis while navigating risks like AI hallucinations. Amanda Stent, a pioneer in natural language processing, is leading Bloomberg’s AI strategy at a time when generative AI is reshaping financial services. With more than two decades of experience, Stent has witnessed the field’s evolution first-hand – from the early days of niche research to today’s AI-driven transformation. Completing her PhD at the University of Rochester in 2001, Stent specialised in natural language generation long before it became a mainstream focus. Reflecting on her career…
Alibaba unveils ZeroSearch, a novel method that substitutes costly external search API calls with internally simulated queries from a large language model, promising to slash training expenses for AI models by as much as 88%. This innovation could democratise AI development amid growing competition in China’s cloud services sector. Alibaba Proposes ZeroSearch Method to Reduce Language Model Training Costs by Up to 88% Introduction Alibaba has announced an innovative approach termed ZeroSearch, aimed at significantly lowering the costs associated with training large language models (LLMs). The firm claims that by eliminating reliance on costly third-party search platforms, ZeroSearch can reduce…
The Murdoch-led company has reported a surge in quarterly net profits to $107 million, outperforming Wall Street expectations. News Corp has reported robust quarterly profits, driven by strong performance in its digital businesses and the continued success of its Dow Jones division, led by The Wall Street Journal. For the third quarter ending March 31, the company recorded net income of $107 million, or 14 cents per share, up from $64 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings came in at 17 cents per share, comfortably ahead of analyst expectations of 13 cents. Revenue for…
