11:09 pm - March 29, 2026
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…
Top stories
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,…
Deep dive with
our insights
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…
All stories
American users of the search platform will start to see ads this week as part of an experiment. Perplexity AI is experimenting with displaying advertisements on its AI-driven search platform. Set to commence this week, the initiative targets users within the United States. This move aligns with the company’s previously stated ambition of integrating ads to bolster its revenue model by year-end. The company insists that user experience remains a priority, with advertisements carefully curated not to disrupt the platform’s functionality or visual interface. To promote transparency, all advertisements will be labelled as sponsored content. In its recent blog update,…
The resounding victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election has resulted in a significant drop in traffic to news websites compared to 2020. In stark contrast to the politically charged and protracted US presidential election of 2020, the 2024 race concluded swiftly, with Donald Trump declared the winner soon after polls closed. This accelerated timeline resulted in a noticeably diminished traffic bump to news sites compared with the sustained surge witnessed four years ago. Data from Similarweb, shared by David Carr, editor of insights, news and research, indicates a 20% drop in US web traffic to news sites…
European users will soon have the option of experiencing less personalised ads amid increasing regulatory pressure from the EU. Meta Platforms, the parent company of social media giants Instagram and Facebook, has announced its intention to offer European users the option to experience “less personalised ads.” The development comes as the California-based tech titan addresses the growing concerns of European regulators. This shift by Meta, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is designed to meet the expectations of regulators in the European Union (EU). The company outlined the introduction of this new advertising model, revealing that over the coming…
Founded by former Twitter engineers, the start-up aims to support publishers by attracting traffic through its innovative user experiences. A startup called Particle, founded by former Twitter engineers, is aiming to transform the media industry’s relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) with a host of new reading experiences for users. The AI-driven newsreader platform has already secured $4.4 million in seed funding from Kindred Ventures, Adverb Ventures and angel investors. The startup was conceived by Sara Beykpour, previously a Senior Director of Product Management at Twitter, alongside co-founder Marcel Molina, a former senior engineer at Twitter and Tesla. Particle’s mission is…
he Canadian government has established the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute in Montreal, with a $50 million funding commitment. The Canadian government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing the potential risks and ensuring public trust in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Known as the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, the centre will be based in Montreal and spearheaded by Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. This move comes amid growing global concern regarding the misuse of AI technologies in areas such as election interference, disinformation efforts and potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Institute is being established with a vision of nurturing public…
Lawsuit is based on ‘neighbouring rights’ established by an EU directive, aiming to ensure fair remuneration for media companies in a digital landscape increasingly dominated by tech giants. Major French news publications are set to pursue legal action against the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over the use of their content without appropriate compensation. This development arises under the ‘neighbouring rights’ framework, a legal concept introduced in 2019 by a European Union directive. Neighbouring rights grant media companies the ability to seek remuneration when their work is repurposed by major digital platforms. France notably spearheaded the directive’s…
The core algorithm update reveals significant shifts in search results, with AI citations increasingly aligning with organic searches, according to analysis by SEO firm BrightEdge. Google’s core algorithm update, launched earlier this month, appears to have brought convergence between organic search results and the results delivered through the search giant’s AI Overview feature. Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge is actively monitoring this update’s impact on keyword search results, with a keen eye on trends emerging in Google’s AI Overview (AIO) and organic search. The ongoing observations provide crucial insights into Google’s evolving approach to its search algorithms, particularly regarding the integration…
The Daily Beast reports its first profitable quarter with an 81% year-over-year revenue increase as operational changes and strategic hires drive growth. The Daily Beast, a digital news and opinion platform, has marked a significant milestone by reporting its first profitable quarter since its launch. This achievement comes in the third quarter of 2024 and is largely attributed to the strategic leadership of Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles, who took charge earlier this year. The publication is backed by Barry Diller’s IAC holding company, which has noted an impressive 81% increase in year-over-year revenue for The Daily Beast. Although IAC…
Abstract: A coalition of prominent French newspapers, including Le Figaro, Le Monde, and Le Parisien, has filed a lawsuit against the online service X for failing to comply with copyright obligations. This case highlights ongoing tensions between traditional media and digital platforms in Europe, with significant implications for future media relations and compliance with EU laws. Abstract/Summary A coalition of prominent French newspapers, including Le Figaro, Le Monde, and Le Parisien, has initiated legal action against the online service X, asserting that it has failed to comply with its obligations regarding copyright and compensation for the use of their content.…
A recent report reveals that 94% of teenagers believe media literacy should be mandatory in schools, amid rising encounters with online conspiracy theories. In an era increasingly dominated by digital information, a significant proportion of teenagers are encountering conspiracy theories and misleading narratives online. This has spurred a rising demand among students for media literacy education within schools, as revealed by a recent report from the News Literacy Project. The report highlights that a staggering 94% of teenagers believe that media literacy should be a mandatory part of their educational curriculum. Despite this overwhelming consensus, only 39% of teens…
