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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hands on with X's new AI-powered custom feeds | TechCrunch

X launches Grok-powered Custom Timelines for personalized feeds, enhancing user engagement while discontinuing X Communities due to declining usage.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hands on with X's new AI-powered custom feeds | TechCrunch

X launches Grok-powered Custom Timelines for personalized feeds, enhancing user engagement while discontinuing X Communities due to declining usage.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Why can't newsroom leaders just be normal about AI? - Poynter

Leaders must address real problems and engage audiences to effectively implement AI in journalism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Why can't newsroom leaders just be normal about AI? - Poynter

Leaders must address real problems and engage audiences to effectively implement AI in journalism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
#instagram
Washington DC
fromPoynter
1 hour ago

Why a correspondents' dinner at a White House ballroom could endanger press freedom - Poynter

Trump advocates for a secure ballroom at the White House following a shooting incident during the Correspondents' dinner.
Photography
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

World Press Photo Contest winners cast a lens on resilience, pain and bliss

The 2026 World Press Photos contest highlights conflict, migration, and climate issues, showcasing both pain and hope through powerful imagery.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.
Online marketing
fromForbes
23 hours ago

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

The Smart Learning Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education

AI-powered learning solutions are transforming B2B workforce skills, shifting from traditional degrees to integrated, outcome-focused education.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for 'synthetic' talent

Marketers are investing heavily in AI creators and avatars, with significant growth expected in the coming years.
#meta
Mental health
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Mental health
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Podcast
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.
Fashion & style
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps

Jae Young Joon is an AI-generated influencer created by Luc Thierry, captivating audiences with a fictional persona.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

An Audience So Nice You Bought It Twice (And That's Not A Good Thing) | AdExchanger

Brands struggle with siloed media plans, leading to wasted spend and reduced performance due to overlapping audience targeting across channels.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Fake Radicals Stealing Lemons

James C. Scott endorsed "anarchist calisthenics," advocating for small acts of lawbreaking to keep civic muscles strong, preventing citizens from becoming powerless against tyranny.
Podcast
#bluesky
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Digital life
fromForbes
6 days ago

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

Six Ways AI Can Help The Public Relations Industry

AI is transforming public relations by enhancing problem-solving, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

How The Telegraph leveraged user-generated content in their coverage of the Ukraine crisis

The Telegraph won the 'Best Crowd Sourcing' award for using user-generated content to enhance coverage of the Ukraine crisis.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
3 weeks ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How AI Is Creeping Into 'The New York Times'

Concerns arise over AI-generated content in writing, with a New York Times column flagged for potential AI influence.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

It Was a Bold, Multimillion-Dollar Experiment. They Wanted to Change Cable News Forever. What They Actually Did Was Far More Revealing.

Modern cable news struggles due to partisanship, prompting networks like NewsNation to adopt a centrist approach to attract viewers.
Media industry
fromAxios
5 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

What we learned from a failed Nota News experiment - Poynter

Nota's experiment with hyperlocal news sites faced issues of plagiarism due to human error, not AI misuse, violating editorial standards.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
#local-news
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
#journalism
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why breaking news still wins in the age of AI

AI chatbots and search engines are reducing site visits, but breaking news traffic has increased due to Google's handling of such queries.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why societal change and technology may be key to Americans regaining trust in the news media

New models for news dissemination are needed to restore trust and adapt to younger consumers' habits.
#generative-ai
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What the 'AI inflection point' means for journalism

AI agents will centralize knowledge work, rewarding singular authoritative stories while devaluing repetitive, high-volume news output.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Is it hypocritical for news publishers to complain about tech companies' platforms - but still be on them?

Publishers criticize dominant platforms yet continue using them because audience reach and incremental revenue outweigh motives to disentangle.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How AI is forcing journalists and PR to work smarter, not louder

AI-driven answer engines will reshape how information is discovered and allocate value between journalism and PR, changing their roles and incentives.
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