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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman urges tech firms to focus on hiring recent graduates skilled in AI Industry leaders see young, AI-native workers as vital for future innovation and leadership Despite automation trends, companies emphasise the importance of training entry-level staff for long-term success Steve Huffman wants companies to stop overlooking…
dpa partners with Google to foster collaboration between newsrooms and digital creators The programme aims to enhance fact-based reporting and experiment with new formats Participants will showcase findings at a Hamburg event with practical industry recommendations Deutsche Presse-Agentur has launched a programme to connect traditional newsrooms with digital-first creators, aiming…
Axios embraces AI as a core part of its growth and innovation strategy The company is automating tasks and reducing staff amid rapid technological change Leadership emphasises maintaining journalism quality through exclusive reporting and expert insights Axios is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence as it seeks to expand its…
Investigative journalist Julia Angwin sues Grammarly over unauthorised use of her name in AI tool The case questions whether AI companies need explicit licences for referencing real individuals The lawsuit highlights broader concerns about transparency, consent, and attribution in AI practices A proposed class action in Manhattan federal court accuses Grammarly, the AI writing tool, of using the reputations of well-known journalists, authors and academics to market an AI editing feature without their permission. The complaint, filed by investigative journalist Julia Angwin, alleges the company’s “Expert Review” tool presented editing suggestions as if they were drawn from named writers, creating…
Over 1.5 million research papers processed with AI in 2025, with a 25% forecasted increase in 2026 Springer Nature’s Snapp platform integrates AI tools to streamline manuscript handling and reviewer management The publisher balances efficiency with human oversight, ensuring transparency and research integrity Springer Nature says it processed more than 1.5 million research papers through AI-assisted editorial workflows in 2025 and expects that figure to rise by a further 25 per cent in 2026 as it expands the technology across its journals. The publisher says nearly 60 AI tools are now embedded in different stages of manuscript handling to assist…
The New York Times newsroom has grown by over 50% in a decade, marking ongoing success. Historical overexpansion at the Washington Post serves as a cautionary tale. Industry-wide decline and AI disruption suggest caution against large-scale staffing growth. This first appeared in our weekly newsletter Editor’s picks. Sign up here Food portions, the economy, TVs, apartment blocks, wars and people – a week in New York has reminded me that America just keeps getting bigger. You could add the New York Times to that list. This week AG Sulzberger, its publisher, revealed that its newsroom has now grown to…
Gen Z remains the primary audience for TikTok but shows signs of waning trust Users nostalgic for earlier, less commercial days and more cautious about content Creators and users increasingly turn to alternatives like YouTube amidst TikTok’s shift towards commerce TikTok remains the platform Gen Z turns to most often for culture and entertainment, but fresh research points to a weakening bond between the generation and the app once famed for its carefree, algorithm-driven creativity. A survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that while 37% of Gen Z users still make TikTok their first stop for entertainment, pop culture…
Vox names Steve Heuser as executive editor, starting 23 March Heuser brings extensive experience from Politico and Boston Globe Focus on strengthening coverage across politics, policy, and explanatory journalism Vox has named Steve Heuser as executive editor, the company said in a statement, with Heuser due to begin the role on 23 March. The appointment was announced by Vox’s editor‑in‑chief and publisher Swati Sharma, who said Heuser would work with the newsroom’s leadership to shape coverage priorities, bolster editors and reporters, and help steer the outlet’s journalism amid a rapidly changing media environment. At Vox, Heuser will have editorial oversight…
Axel Springer acquires Bisnow, integrating it into Brew Media Group The deal aims to strengthen Axel Springer’s US B2B and event-led offerings Bisnow remains operationally independent with senior management intact Axel Springer has agreed to acquire Bisnow, adding the events and editorial business to a new US-focused division that will…
News Corp’s CEO outlines a strategy combining licensing and litigation to protect journalism content The company has secured multi-million dollar deals with tech giants like Meta and OpenAI for AI training data Thomson emphasises the importance of reliable news sources for AI development and warns against unauthorised use News Corp…
Nearly half of US consumers now turn to TikTok for search, a 20% increase in two years Gen Z is the most active, with 64% using TikTok for online searches Marketers should focus on short-form, visually engaging content to optimise discovery Nearly half of US consumers have used TikTok as…
Unanimous approval of a three‑year contract by HuffPost Writers Guild of America East members Agreement includes AI content review, advanced deployment notice, and protection against impersonation Salary minimums increase by nearly 10%, with improved parental leave, sick leave, and professional development funds Members of the Writers Guild of America East…
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Steve Grove discusses the decline of traditional local newspapers amid rising citizen reporting The Star Tribune adapts through digital innovation, risking operational cuts Signs of growth emerge through increased online subscriptions despite funding challenges Sometimes the context around a conversation reshapes its meaning. That was evident at last Friday’s Good…
RAG combines retrieval and generative models to deliver up-to-date, accurate answers Structured data and schema markup boost content discoverability for AI systems SEO strategies are shifting towards fact clarity and entity prominence to favour AI-driven search answers Retrieval-Augmented Generation — or RAG — is changing how information is surfaced online.…
Indian newsrooms focus on deploying AI for operational efficiency and editorial integrity Practical case studies highlight automation of routine tasks and fact-checking tools Industry emphasises responsible AI use, governance and safeguarding against manipulated content Leaders from India’s newsrooms joined international experts in Bengaluru last week for WAN-IFRA’s AI in Media…
Mediahuis reports marginal revenue growth of 2% in 2025, with a strategic shift from print to digital The company’s radio and online marketplace divisions experience notable expansion Stronger cash position enables further digital investments and cross-border acquisitions across Europe Mediahuis, the Belgium-based publisher which also has titles in the Netherland,…
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Major UK news organisations launch SPUR to combat unauthorised AI training use Aim to establish licensing standards and secure fair compensation for original reporting Initiative underscores concerns over AI’s impact on journalism’s economic sustainability Some of Britain’s largest news organisations have launched a coalition to challenge the unauthorised use of journalism by AI developers. Leaders of the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian, Sky News and Telegraph Media Group have signed an open letter announcing SPUR , Standards for Publisher Usage Rights. The group says it will press for clearer rules and compensation when original reporting is used to train artificial intelligence…
Programme targets young media leaders across EMEA to foster responsible AI use in newsrooms 12-week, tuition-free initiative supported by Google News Initiative aims to narrow innovation gap Focus on skills development through real-world challenges, mentorship, and collaborative learning WAN-IFRA has unveiled the NextGen AI Leaders Programme, a 12-week initiative to help young media executives lead responsible AI adoption and strengthen newsroom management. The tuition-free scheme reflects WAN-IFRA’s effort to back a more diverse generation of leaders and narrow the innovation gap between well-funded global publishers and smaller, mid-sized and local news organisations. “To take full advantage of the opportunities AI…
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The Chinese giant has launched Xiaodu AI Glasses, featuring an integrated AI assistant Chinese tech titan Baidu has introduced a new pair of smart glasses featuring a built-in AI assistant, marking its entry into the growing market of AI-powered wearable technology. This launch comes as Baidu also reported a slight decline in third-quarter revenue, although it exceeded market expectations. Earlier this month, Baidu unveiled its Xiaodu AI Glasses, designed to compete with Meta’s popular Ray-Ban smart glasses. With functionalities that incorporate Baidu’s Ernie AI and access to its extensive maps and search features, the glasses are equipped with at least…
The news wires service is using AI translation to provide real-time access to premier financial news in South Korea. Dow Jones Newswires has officially launched its inaugural AI-powered language service in South Korea, as part of its strategic expansion into non-English speaking markets catering to the business and financial community. The service offers users real-time access to premier financial news, and the company says it is a big step in Dow Jones’s ongoing efforts to deliver a tailored news experience to meet local market demands. The Dow Jones Korean Language Service leverages a custom technological framework designed to facilitate effective,…
With 44% of Reach’s articles surfacing on the platform, the publisher is adapting its content strategy to engage a more casual audience while diversifying its traffic sources. Google Discover is now the biggest single source of traffic for Reach, the UK’s largest publisher. Discover, which appears on the Google app and mobile homepage, now surpasses even traditional Google Search as their top referrer, said Martin Little, Reach’s audience transformation director, in an interview with Press Gazette. “Discover is now our biggest source of traffic from Google,” Little said, adding that an impressive 44% of Reach’s articles are now surfacing on…
The feature allows users to clear the algorithmic recommendations affecting their content feeds and is aimed at younger audiences as social networks come under political pressure to restrict their access. Instagram is introducing a new feature that allows users to clear the recommendation algorithm that dictates the content appearing on their feeds, a move devised by Meta to ensure the platform remains engaging and safe for its younger users. This announcement comes in response to growing concerns regarding the appropriateness of content being recommended to impressionable audiences and the threat of age limits from some countries. The social media platform…
A collaboration between major UK media organisations and ProRata.ai aims to ensure fair compensation for content used by AI systems. A quartet of leading UK media organisations, including Sky News, the Guardian Media Group, the Financial Times, and dmg media, the publisher of the Daily Mail, have announced a new strategic collaboration with Los Angeles-based technology firm ProRata.ai. ProRata.ai, known for its ethical Artificial Intelligence solutions, aims to address a critical challenge in the digital content ecosystem: ensuring that creators and publishers are fairly compensated for the utilisation of their work by generative AI systems. ProRata.ai is pioneering a system…
Report indicates a shift towards aggregated services and innovative pricing models. Personalisation and engagement strategies leveraging AI are essential for retaining subscribers and fostering growth in a saturated market. Subscription “stacking” is projected to decline from its peak levels as consumers rationalise the number of services they use, according to a forecast from Deloitte’s recent report on Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) predictions for 2025. Subscription fatigue poses a critical challenge to publishers who need to navigate consumer scepticism about paywalled content. As audiences grow weary of juggling multiple subscriptions for news, entertainment and other digital services, they increasingly look…
Study reveals that nearly 40% of Americans aged 18 to 29 rely on social media influencers for news. Social media influencers are proving to be a significant source of news for young Americans, a recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals. As traditional news organisation face new challenges in reaching diverse and younger audiences, this emerging trend underscores the potential for evolution within the media landscape. Conducted with an extensive sample of nearly 11,000 U.S. adults, Pew’s study sheds light on how digital platforms and influencers are reshaping news consumption habits and presents opportunities for broadcasters keen to adapt.…
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming content creation and publishing, with substantial AI-generated material emerging on platforms like Substack and Wikipedia. A recent analysis by GPTZero, a tool developed to identify text generated by large language models (LLMs), revealed that among the top 100 Substack authors, 10 percent openly utilise some form of AI assistance. Developed as a response to the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, GPTZero claims 99 percent accuracy in distinguishing AI-generated text from human-written content. These findings underscore a growing acceptance and reliance on AI tools among content creators for enhancing writing processes and output quality. Substack,…
The Finnish media company is extending its trial of AI weather reports to full hosting on its Loop station. Sanoma Media, a prominent Finnish multi-platform media company, has partnered with Radio.Cloud to launch a virtual host known as Anni for the afternoon drive program on Loop, one of its radio stations. Anni, developed by Voicetrack.ai, is an AI-based virtual host that brings a new dimension to Loop’s programming, which previously aired without a host. The AI voice behind Anni is modelled after Satu Kotonen, the programme director for HitMix, Loop’s sister station. Kotonen emphasised the importance of authenticity, clarity, and…
The news wire announces a significant restructuring of its workforce, including layoffs and early retirement incentives, to adapt to the changing media landscape and enhance its digital content production. The Associated Press (AP) has announced layoffs of about 8% of staff as it attempts to align its workforce more closely with the digital media environment. This strategy includes incentives for early retirement or voluntary resignation for some employees. The AP’s move reflects a broader restructuring trend catalysed by diminishing traditional media revenues and the necessity for reinforcement in digital content production and distribution systems. The precise number of impacted employees…
