AI a ‘fundamental change in the news ecosystem’: Expert

PERUGIA: Artificial intelligence is shaking up journalism and in the short term will cause “a fundamental change in the news ecosystem“, media expert David Caswell told AFP.A former employee at Yahoo! and BBC News Labs, the British broadcaster’s innovation wing, Caswell spoke as industry leaders gathered in the Italian city of Perugia to discuss the … Read more

Iranian journalist survives assassination attempt by fake JPost

Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati is no stranger to death threats from the Islamic Republic – but on March 29 these threats became reality when he was stabbed outside his home by men that he accused of being Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps operatives. For Zeraati, the threats, the stabbing, and even attempts by a … Read more

Daily Maverick closure: Democracy threatened without journalism

Daily Maverick stressed the importance of a democratic system that benefits all citizens, not just a select few, for economic growth and the provision of essential services. Press freedom at risk: Democracy in peril without journalism The suspension of Daily Maverick went beyond safeguarding investigative journalism; it aimed to uphold the pillars of truth and … Read more

The Salacious Glossiness of Netflix’s Prince Andrew Drama, “Scoop”

There is a memorable moment in the film “Scoop,” Netflix’s new dramatization of the events surrounding the disastrous, royal-career-ending interview given by Prince Andrew, Duke of York, to the BBC’s “Newsnight,” in late 2019. Shortly before the cameras are scheduled to roll, the interviewer, Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson), arrives at a drawing room in Buckingham … Read more

When it comes to prisoner exchanges with Russia, silence is golden, says U.S. special envoy

U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens says he agrees with the Kremlin that silence is essential when it comes to public discussions about prisoner exchanges.  “This might be the one time that I’ll agree with the Russians,” Carstens said during an interview on Rosemary Barton Live broadcast on Sunday. He explained that fact checking every … Read more

1 year after Evan Gershkovich’s arrest in Russia, Biden vows to “continue working every day” for his release

Washington — President Biden pledged Friday to “continue working every day” to secure the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from Russian detention, as the American journalist’s time imprisoned in Russia hit the one-year mark. “We will continue to denounce and impose costs for Russia’s appalling attempts to use Americans as bargaining chips,” Mr. … Read more

Sports Illustrated to continue print editions under reported 10-year deal with new publisher

Sports Illustrated will resume publishing after its owner reached a new rights deal with digital media company Minute Media, which will reportedly operate the magazine for at least 10 years. Monday’s announcement comes nearly two months after owner Authentic Brands terminated its publishing deal with The Arena Group, which led to mass layoffs at the venerable sports … Read more