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Sir Keir Starmer says artificial intelligence ‘makes us more human’
Sir Keir Starmer says artificial intelligence ‘makes us more human’ Sir Keir Starmer believes that artificial intelligence (AI) makes us more human. He considers AI to be “hugely transformative” and central to the UK’s defense strategy. The full quote from Sir Keir Starmer is not provided in the original text, but it suggests a positive […]
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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it Despite declining trust in national news outlets, Americans still have faith in local news, with 74% saying they have “a lot of” or “some” trust in their local news organizations. The decline of local news has led to a […]
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Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site
Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site Two former Polygon writers, Ryan Gilliam and Jeffrey Parkin, are launching Big Friendly Guide, a new guides-focused website. The site will offer most content for free, with ads to support its operations initially, but also plans to open a Patreon for community support. Gilliam and Parkin […]
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AI-generated ‘reporters’ deliver news for Arizona Supreme Court
AI-generated ‘reporters’ deliver news for Arizona Supreme Court A new technology has been developed that uses AI-generated reporters to deliver news. The system is being used by the Arizona Supreme Court to disseminate information. This innovation aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of news delivery. The use of AI-generated reporters could potentially reduce costs […]
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Kids spend a lot of time with grandparents in front of a screen
Kids spend a lot of time with grandparents in front of a screen Research found that nearly half of the time American children spend with their grandparents involves interacting with or watching media on a screen. Grandparents’ level of confidence with technology was a significant predictor of the kinds of mediation strategies they use, with […]
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NPR sues Trump over executive order cutting funding for public broadcasting
NPR sues Trump over executive order cutting funding for public broadcasting NPR has sued President Trump over his executive order cutting federal funding for public broadcasting, claiming it’s unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment. The lawsuit alleges that Trump’s efforts to slash funding are retaliatory and aimed at punishing NPR and PBS for their perceived […]
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Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more
Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to diversify their revenue streams beyond foundations, which provide around half of all revenue, and instead rely on a single source of funding. The Knight Foundation and other funders have […]
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5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed
5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the media narrative has shifted from focusing on violence and lawlessness to reflecting on the meaning and substance of the protests that followed. The initial coverage of Floyd’s death […]
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Polygon’s new owner says it will ‘do what’s right for Polygon’
Polygon’s new owner says it will ‘do what’s right for Polygon’ Polygon, a gaming and entertainment site formerly owned by Vox Media, has been acquired by Valnet, a company owning over 27 brands across various industries. The acquisition was initiated by Valnet, which has expressed interest in Polygon for “some time” and views it as […]
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Fubo isn’t giving up on its Venu-like sports bundle
Fubo isn’t giving up on its Venu-like sports bundle Fubo is continuing to work on its Venu-like sports bundle, aiming to launch it for the fall sports season. The company’s CEO, David Gandler, confirmed that Fubo is negotiating content licensing agreements with broadcasters outside of Disney’s umbrella, but did not provide details on progress. Fubo’s […]
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