Tag: #journalism

Google expands News AI pilot to more than 400 publications

Google says its News AI pilot now includes over 400 publications, paying partners for AI-generated article overviews and audio briefings.

#google, #ai, #journalism, #news

Egypt detains entire newsroom of independent outlet Matsda2sh, rights groups say

Egypt arrested all six journalists at independent outlet Matsda2sh on Sept. 28–29; families and lawyers were denied contact, prompting rights groups' condemnation.

#egypt, #pressfreedom, #journalism, #humanrights

EFF Says News‑USA Today Published Fabricated EFF Quotes and Names in Six Articles

Electronic Frontier Foundation says News‑USA Today attributed quotes to nonexistent EFF staff in six articles from April–June and hasn’t corrected them.

#eff, #newsusatoday, #fakenames, #mediaethics, #journalism

New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Labels and Human Review for AI-Generated News

Lawmakers passed the NY FAIR News Act requiring clear labels and human editorial review for news substantially created by generative AI; it now awaits Gov. Hochul.

#ai, #journalism, #newyork, #legislation