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Gert Ysebaert, the media group’s CEO, is leaning in to AI as an agent of transformation, while focusing on core journalistic values. Gert Ysebaert, CEO of Mediahuis, is at the forefront of media transformation as he leads efforts at the mul
A report from the House of Lords issues warnings about local news deserts and declining trust in media amid tech advances. The UK’s news landscape faces significant risks of fragmentation along social, regional and economic lines within the
The Hawaiian newspaper has discontinued its AI news hosts, James and Rose, after two months due to viewer complaints over their monotone delivery and strange behaviours. The Garden Island newspaper in Hawaii has announced the discontinuatio
Marina Walker Guevara, Pulitzer Center’s executive editor, discusses the integration of new technology and collaborative efforts between newsrooms that are shaping modern investigative journalism. Marina Walker Guevara, the executive editor
A new browser integrating ChatGPT’s capabilities will position itself against Google and Microsoft. OpenAI has unveiled plans to launch a new browser that harnesses its generative AI capabilities, integrating ChatGPT to transform the online
A recent study reveals that 46% of Norwegians are sceptical about AI-generated news, despite quality assurance by journalists. A significant portion of the Norwegian population is wary of news content produced with the assistance of artific
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-po
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 strate
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 Ti
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 g
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 Ann
The New York Times says its new generative AI tool, BrandMatch, is leading to increased click-through rates on campaigns. The New York Times (NYT) has announced an ambitious investment in generative artificial intelligence as part of a broa
Sir David Attenborough is among a number of famous people who have expressed their dismay about their voice being used for AI-generated deepfakes. Prominent public figures, including Sir David Attenborough and Scarlett Johansson, have expre
The US financial newspaper is trialling a Key Points box to enhance reader engagement. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has embarked on a trial of AI-generated article summaries, marking its latest venture into integrating technology within jo
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 ind
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 a
The social media platform is preparing to roll out a freemium version of its Grok AI chatbot, previously exclusive to Premium subscribers. Social media platform X is working on a freemium version of its Grok AI chatbot in a move to broaden
An accidental listing on the Chrome Web Store has unveiled Google’s next AI project designed to enhance web navigation with agentic capabilities. Google inadvertently unveiled its forthcoming AI project, Jarvis, following an unexpected list
The publisher aims to enhance cooking experiences for home chefs through personalised recipe suggestions. News Corp Australia has unveiled the introduction of an AI-powered virtual recipe assistant, dubbed “TasteBud”, within the popular Tas
Financial firms offer many lessons for publishers in how to name their AI assistants, with varied strategies emerging that influence user engagement and perceptions of technology. Financial firms are increasingly exploring the integration o
As AI technology continues to evolve, content creators must be sure to comply to search engine requirements. AI-powered content creation tools have become increasingly popular, with well-known tools like ChatGPT leading the charge. These to
Veen Bosch & Keuning’s AI experiment in translating commercial fiction into English has raised concerns in the book publishing industry. Dutch publishing behemoth Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) has announced its intention to begin experimenting
Chai Vasarhelyi brought diaries and letters to life with synthetic voices in her latest work on the legendary expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chai Vasarhelyi has brought to life the harrowing and legendar
OpenAI has introduced a new search function in ChatGPT aimed at competing with Google’s dominance, albeit currently available only to paid subscribers, amidst ongoing legal challenges. OpenAI, the company known for developing cutting-edge a
In a decision prompted by public outcry and ethical concerns, Radio Krakow has ended its AI-driven broadcasting experiment featuring digital presenters, reflecting ongoing debates about technology’s role in media. Radio Krakow has decided t
Miles Brundage, former head of policy research at OpenAI, departs to pursue policy research in the nonprofit sector, amidst ongoing discussions about AI safety and regulation. Miles Brundage, a prominent figure in the realm of artificial ge
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, believes there is a promising landscape for startups in fine-tuning AI modelst. Start-ups looking to refine AI capabilities have a promising future, according to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI.
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet are set to increase their combined AI expenditure to more than $200 billion, marking a bold strategic shift in the face of previous investor concerns. The four largest internet and software companies —
A recent study revealed that AI can generate well-structured narratives, but lacks the creativity and depth found in human-authored stories. Researchers Haoran Chu from the University of Florida and Sixiao Liu from the University of Central
At the WAN-IFRA Newsroom Summit in Zurich, attendees saw how newsrooms are integrating AI into everyday practices In a previous life as a head of digital I used to get really irritated when people talked about “the digital future”. It’s not
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, rising public anxiety regarding the role of artificial intelligence in elections highlights fears of misinformation and the integrity of the democratic process. Abstract/Summary As the 2024 pres
Research reveals that courteous interactions with AI chatbots can enhance performance and reduce bias. As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots continue to become integral to newsrooms and media companies, a new debate has emerged regarding
Nearly a quarter of consumers aged 13-24 have engaged with AI-produced tracks. How people will respond to AI-generated content is one of the questions of our age. A study conducted by the renowned research organisation GfK, on behalf of the
Initially available to paid subscribers, OpenAI plans to extend access to its new search feature to free users and educational institutions. OpenAI has introduced a real-time AI-powered search feature to its popular ChatGPT platform. This n
The French government plans to implement a rigorous monitoring system to track online behaviours, raising concerns about privacy and individual freedoms among citizens. In a significant development concerning privacy and surveillance, the g
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