Media
Why ‘The West Wing’ went from a bipartisan hit to a polarized streaming comfort watch over 2 decades, reflecting profound shifts in media and politics
Why ‘The West Wing’ went from a bipartisan hit to a polarized streaming comfort watch over 2 decades, reflecting profound shifts in media and politics The TV series “The West Wing” has undergone a significant shift in its appeal over the past two decades, reflecting profound changes in media and politics. The show’s transition from […]
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Journalism may be too slow to remain credible once events are filtered through social media
Journalism may be too slow to remain credible once events are filtered through social media The author argues that journalism’s slow pace is becoming a credibility issue due to the rapid dissemination of information on social media. The war in Ukraine has highlighted the problem, where journalists’ traditional strengths (e.g., verification, narrative coherence) become sources […]
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Bezos could have saved The Washington Post’s local news and sports reporters
Bezos could have saved The Washington Post’s local news and sports reporters Jeff Bezos’ ownership of The Washington Post has been criticized for its impact on local news and sports reporting. The Post recently laid off 400 staffers and closed many of its desks, sparking concerns about the future of local journalism. Bezos’ leadership style […]
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As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival
As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival The Washington Post’s downsizing under Jeff Bezos’ ownership has led to significant job losses and reduced coverage, but regional papers have found ways to survive and thrive by prioritizing community service over profit. Five large regional newspapers – The Boston […]
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Listen: Is AI going to take over entertainment?
Listen: Is AI going to take over entertainment? A new podcast episode explores whether AI will dominate the entertainment industry. The role of AI varies by industry, but it’s increasingly being used in entertainment, such as in Netflix shows and advertisements. Mark Riedl, a professor at Georgia Tech, examines the relationship between AI and machine […]
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Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy Autocrats like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the US President Donald Trump are taking steps to repress criticism and silence independent media, threatening free speech and public ignorance. The use of lawsuits to intimidate journalists, such as Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against […]
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NASA to Provide Media with International Space Station Update Today
NASA to Provide Media with International Space Station Update Today NASA will host a live news conference on January 8 to discuss updates on the International Space Station (ISS) and its crew. The agency postponed a planned spacewalk originally scheduled for January 8 due to a medical concern involving one of the crew members, who […]
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People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views Large language models are increasingly used to write news summaries, headlines, and content that can shape public perception, but their influence on opinion formation has been overlooked in the debate over AI bias. Studies have shown that large language models exhibit communication […]
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As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’
As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’ The US Department of Justice has released some documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s files, but critics argue that more attention should be given to his victims than the powerful men on his “client list”. The […]
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Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix or Paramount would lead to the resurgence of entertainment oligopolies, making it harder for consumers and creatives. The history of Hollywood’s oligopolies dates back to the 1920s, when studios […]
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