Rest of World retracts an article on WhatsApp misinformation "tip lines" in India after several fact-checking orgs detail how it was "riddled with inaccuracies" (Joshua Benton/Nieman Lab)
Mediagazer: Rest of World retracts an article on WhatsApp misinformation “tip lines” in India after several fact-checking orgs detail how it was “riddled with inaccuracies” (Joshua Benton/Nieman Lab)
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TechCrunch:
Researchers claim that 2,107 US voters, mostly older, white Republican women, accounted for spreading 80% of the fake news on Twitter during the 2020 election— A pair of studies published Thursday in the journal Science offers evidence not only that misinformation on social media changes minds …
Discussion: Science and @mediaevan, more at Techmeme »
Wall Street Journal:
WSJ posts emails between its contributor Ira Stoll and ProPublica, after ProPublica said that Stoll's op-ed about ProPublica having his tax returns was false— Ira Stoll asked the organization if it had his tax return. It stonewalled. — Editor's note: Our contributor Ira Stoll received …
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Wall Street Journal and @propublica@threads.net
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@propublica@threads.net: Earlier this week, @WSJopinion published an op-ed about @ProPublica's tax coverage. We don't typically comment on our newsgathering process, but this opinion essay has factual errors in the headline and in the essay that should be corrected by @WSJ. We've submitted the following letter to the Journal's editors:
Variety:
Sources: CNN plans to run ads during its June 27 debate between Biden and Trump, a break from tradition; networks using CNN's feed can also sell their own ads— But they will also be cut off by something else. — CNN plans to run commercials during the event, according to two people familiar …
Discussion:
Trevor Hunnicutt /
Reuters: Biden wants to talk abortion, Trump immigration in CNN debate
Jeffrey Clark /
Fox News: RFK Jr. accuses Trump, Biden and CNN of colluding to prevent him from upcoming debate
Rob Quinn /
Newser: Kennedy Campaign Claims CNN Debate Will Be Illegal
Brittany Gibson /
Politico: RFK Jr. files complaint that CNN's debate ‘colluded’ with Biden and Trump to keep him off the stage
Reuters Institute:
Rasmus Nielsen, director of the Reuters Institute for the Study Institute, plans to step down at the end of September after assuming the role in December 2018— Mitali Mukherjee will take over as Acting Director from 1 October — The Director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism …
Discussion:
Alan Rusbridger /
@arusbridger: Rasmus has been an inspirational leader of @risj_oxford. We're desperately sad he's moving on - but excited that he will continue an association with the Institute. In due course we'll be seeking someone to lead @risj_oxford to new heights ...
Rasmus Kleis Nielsen /
@rasmus_kleis: New job: In October I start as Professor in the Department of Communication at @koebenhavns_uni I will continue to collaborate directly with colleagues at @risj_oxford @UniofOxford on projects on AI, the Digital News Report, and Leadership Development https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac .uk/ ... 1/5 [image] @jeffjarvis: .@rasmus_kleis has done a stellar job building Oxford's @risj_oxford research, impact, reputation, and value. He's going to be a prof at the University of Copenhagen and that's appropriate as I know few more professorial people than Rasmus. Reuters Institute Director Rasmus
Mitali Mukherjee /
Mitali Mukherjee on LinkedIn: It has been a joy & privilege to work with Rasmus Kleis Nielsen. Over the years, he raised the Reuters Institute to a preeminent position …
Federica Cherubini /
Federica Cherubini on LinkedIn: It's been a true privilege to work with Rasmus Kleis Nielsen over the past 4 years. An inspiring leader and thoughtful and caring manager, I have learned so much from him. …
Rasmus Kleis Nielsen /
@rasmus_kleis: It has been an honour to serve the @risj_oxford community as Director. I know the Institute will go on to greater things with a strong team, a record of independent research, a diverse range of funders, and deep connections with journalists, editors, and researchers worldwide 5/5
Billboard:
Sampling of King Willonius' AI-generated “BBL Drizzy” creates a new precedent; the recording is public domain but Willonius' lyrics give him publishing rights— After “BBL Drizzy” was sampled in Sexyy Red and Drake's new single “U My Everything,” it required a lawyer to create a procedure for clearing AI samples.
Discussion:
Daniel Rowland on LinkedIn
Nieman Lab:
Rest of World retracts an article on WhatsApp misinformation “tip lines” in India after several fact-checking orgs detail how it was “riddled with inaccuracies”— Last week, the technology site Rest of World published a story on the apparent failings of WhatsApp misinformation “tip lines” in India.
Discussion:
@india_mca and @dau_mca
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@india_mca: A story by @restofworld on WhatsApp tiplines including @dau_mca is riddled with inaccuracies and mischaracterisations. Efforts to seek corrections have been in vain. Here is our response: https://mcaindia.in/...
Associated Press:
Iran says Saudi Arabia expelled six of its state media journalists after detaining them for nearly a week; Saudi Arabia claims they violated visa regulations— Iran said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia expelled six members of a crew from its state television broadcaster after they had been detained …
Press Gazette:
Tom Rubin, OpenAI's chief of IP and content, says publisher partnerships are “largely not” about training AI but instead about use of tools and display of news— It is “incumbent” on OpenAI to make sure smaller publishers get the same potential benefits from platforms like ChatGPT …
Discussion:
Parker Molloy /
The Present Age: OpenAI Inks Deals With Two More Publishers
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury /
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury on LinkedIn: We can add The Atlantic to the growing list of media companies providing their data to train models. …
Jeff Jarvis /
Jeff Jarvis on LinkedIn: I don't think OpenAI is buying content for training. This is a lobbying and PR expense. OpenAI is buying friendship — or at least absence of litigation and lobbying. …
Eugene Alvin Villar /
@seav@en.osm.town: So a few media outlets, including #TheAtlantic, #VoxMedia, and the owner of #Politico and #BusinessInsider have recently signed deals with #OpenAI. — An Atlantic senior editor describes this as a devil's bargain: https://www.theatlantic.com/ ...
Damon Beres /
The Atlantic: A Devil's Bargain With OpenAI
Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Skydance sweetens its Paramount offer, making it more favorable to both voting and nonvoting shareholders and agreeing to put more money into Paramount— Paramount's independent committee of directors is expected to review the new bid soon — Skydance Media has submitted …
Discussion:
The Desk, Deadline, Advanced Television, The Wrap, The Hollywood Reporter, Reuters, Los Angeles Times and Variety
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Deadline: Sony's Tony Vinciquerra Says Paramount Talks Are “Still Progressing” Despite Skydance Sweetening Deal; CEO Hits ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Premiere Red Carpet
Lucas Manfredi /
The Wrap: Skydance Ups Cash Offer for Paramount and Courts Class B Stockholders in Restructured Offer
CNN:
Hoodline, a network of local news outlets, has been posting AI-written stories under fake bylines; until recently, bylines linked to fake biographical profiles— The articles on a local news site popping up around the country appear to cover what any community outlet would focus on: crime, local politics, weather and happenings.
Discussion:
@hadas_gold, @susanbordson and PolitiFact
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Hadas Gold /
@hadas_gold: A national network of local news sites is publishing AI-written articles under fake bylines. Experts are raising alarm https://www.cnn.com/...
Susan Bordson /
@susanbordson: @Hadas_Gold @BenMullin We—collectively as a public— have yet to know how to manage this *novel cultural crisis* we're in regarding valuing and championing the most accurate content & understandings possible & having them “win the day”. Thank you for amplifying these challenges, @Hadas_Gold
@katie_robertson:
Memo: WSJ EIC Emma Tucker announces changes in how the outlet covers US news, including closing its East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast regional bureaus— NEW: WSJ editor Emma Tucker announces changes in how the paper covers US News, including shuttering east coast, Midwest and West Coast regional bureaus [image]
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NPR, @cmaiduc, @bkesling, @davidfolkenflik, @jeffhorwitz, Politico, @benmullin, @maxwelltani, @benmullin, @kantrowitz, @katie_robertson and Talking Biz News
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David Folkenflik /
NPR: ‘Wall Street Journal’ layoffs continue, despite lucrative AI deal and record profits
Christine Mai-Duc /
@cmaiduc: Sad to say I was among those laid off by @WSJ yesterday. It was a dream working with such smart, talented, and fearless journalists covering a state I love.
Ben Kesling /
@bkesling: Important to note that current cuts leave the Journal with *zero* combat veterans on staff. WSJ has a lot of readers who served or who know about military service. And they appreciate reporters with experience. At least that's what they told me during the decade I was there.
David Folkenflik /
@davidfolkenflik: One of many WSJ layoffs: @bkesling was a US Marine infantry officer who served in Iraq & Afghanistan. As an award-winning WSJ reporter for 10 yrs, he was shot at, tear-gassed and spat on. Ben tells me he was laid off “in less time than it takes to microwave a Salisbury steak.”
Jeff Horwitz /
@jeffhorwitz: Well, more @wsj layoffs today. Dow Jones stock is up, margins are up, there's a new windfall AI deal in place and we're cutting good reporters.
Garrett Ross /
Politico: Playbook PM: SCOTUS rules as Alito affair swirls
Ben Mullin /
@benmullin: Journalists at the WSJ's office in New York have plastered EIC Emma Tucker's office with sticky notes protesting job cuts: [image]
Max Tani /
@maxwelltani: Union representing WSJ employees says that it is holding a walkout at 1PM to protest today's layoffs [image]
Ben Mullin /
@benmullin: Another angle: “Do you think this is very helpful?” Emma's assistant asks. “Do you want to stick them on me?” [image]
Alex Kantrowitz /
@kantrowitz: WTF are they doing at the WSJ, the company is profitable and yet cutting journalists, it's nuts.
Katie Robertson /
@katie_robertson: NEW: The Wall Street Journal is expected to do further layoffs in its U.S. newsroom today — individual meetings have been placed on journalists' calendars, I'm told
Los Angeles Times:
Report: Nelson Peltz' Trian Partners reaped ~$1B from its Disney stock after his unsuccessful proxy fight; Disney heeded some of his calls, cutting 8,000 jobs— In the end, veteran investor Nelson Peltz came away with a big win in his battle with the Walt Disney Co.
Discussion:
@rfaughnder, Business Insider, Axios, 24/7 Wall St., The Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, Yahoo Finance, The Wrap, Deadline, Gizmodo, CNBC, Reuters and Variety
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Ryan Faughnder /
@rfaughnder: Nelson Peltz won by losing https://www.latimes.com/...
Lauren Edmonds /
Business Insider: Disney's Bob Iger may be celebrating today after Nelson Peltz's latest move
Douglas A. McIntyre /
24/7 Wall St.: Nelson Peltz Made $1 Billion on Disney
Abid Rahman /
The Hollywood Reporter: Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Sells Disney Stake After Losing Proxy Battle
Alexandra Canal /
Yahoo Finance: Activist investor Nelson Peltz sells entire Disney stake after proxy battle loss
Stephanie Kaloi /
The Wrap: Nelson Peltz Sells His Entire $1 Billion Stake in Disney After Losing Proxy Battle, CNBC Reports
Dade Hayes /
Deadline: Mission Accomplished? Despite Losing Proxy Fight, Billionaire Nelson Peltz Reportedly Sells Entire Disney Stake For $1B In Profit
Sabina Graves /
Gizmodo: Disney No Longer Has to Worry About Billionaire Nelson Peltz CNBC: Source: Nelson Peltz has sold his full Disney stake; in April, Peltz' Trian Partners lost a proxy battle after trying to elect Peltz and Jay Rasulo to the board Reuters: Billionaire Nelson Peltz rakes in $1B after selling entire Disney stake following board fight: report
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