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technology21 days ago•9 min saved

Leaked emails: AI training on news labeled the 'largest theft of labor in history'

Internal Microsoft and OpenAI documents disclosed in a New York Times–led lawsuit show executives calling scraping news content for AI training an 'astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions' and the 'largest theft of labor in human history,' challenging fair-use defenses and warning of a 'doom loop' that could hurt news publishers and the performance of AI models. The filings detail declines in news traffic and revenue linked to AI outputs, questions about compensation, and publishers’ push for licensing ahead of trial, while OpenAI and Microsoft defend fair use as part of their strategy.

via arstechnica.com|

#ai #copyright #news-media

style2 months ago•21 min saved

Surreal jabs and a smaller stage define a rescheduled WHCD

Maura Judkis reports on a rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner at the Waldorf Astoria where President Trump roasts journalists, politicians, and even his own speechwriters, delivering a smaller, bizarre night that stands out for its blunt humor and tense mood after the previous chaotic dinner.

via The Washington Post|

#news-media #politics #presidents

politics2 months ago•22 min saved

Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner at a tightened, security-first event

Three months after an apparent assassination attempt disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump will address reporters at a slimmed-down, heavily secured version of the event at the Waldorf-Astoria, as his administration continues aggressive actions against the press and leakers.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #freedom-of-the-press #news-media

media4 months ago•21 min saved

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Gets a July 24 Encore After April Shooting

After an April shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the White House Correspondents’ Association says a second dinner will be held in Washington on July 24, though security details remain scant; President Trump had said the event would be rescheduled within about 30 days.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #media #news-media

technology4 months ago•17 min saved

Times Publisher Warns AI Giants Could Harm News and Public Trust

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger warned at the World News Media Congress that AI developers risk harming journalism and public access to reliable information by training on news data and prioritizing engagement, citing lawsuits over training data and urging AI companies to uphold laws and protect original reporting, while acknowledging AI’s potential benefits if used responsibly.

via Variety|

#ai #copyright #journalism

media4 months ago•21 min saved

Pelley grills Bilton as 60 Minutes leadership comes under fire

In a tense Monday-morning meeting, veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley pressed newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton on his qualifications and the firings impacting staff, signaling friction over the show’s direction under Bilton’s leadership.

via The Washington Post|

#ethics-in-journalism #journalists #media

politics4 months ago•23 min saved

White House pushes sweeping government-wide NDA to curb leaks by federal workers

The Trump administration proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement to bar federal workers from sharing non-public confidential or proprietary information; agencies could adopt the NDA, expanding measures used by the Pentagon and other agencies, while whistleblower protections would be preserved.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #federal-employees #government-information-leaks

media6 months ago•19 min saved

Pentagon press policy struck down as unconstitutional in NYT lawsuit

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled the Defense Department’s updated press policy unconstitutional in a suit brought by The New York Times and reporter Julian E. Barnes, finding it violated First and Fifth Amendment protections and due process by threatening journalists’ access and credentials.

via The Washington Post|

#first-amendment #freedom-of-the-press #lawsuits

technology6 months ago•6 min saved

Google Tests AI-Created Headlines in Search Results, Sparking Newsroom Questions

Google is conducting a small experiment to replace traditional search result headlines with AI-generated ones, following a similar move in Google Discover. The Verge observed several examples where headlines were altered, sometimes changing meaning. Google says the test aims to better match titles to user queries and engagement, but officials say it’s not a full rollout and details remain unclear. Newsrooms worry about trust and the impact on editorial branding as Google tweaks how headlines are presented.

via The Verge|

#ai #google #headlines

media7 months ago•19 min saved

Pentagon tightens photo access after 'unflattering' Hegseth briefing images

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff reportedly complained about a March briefing’s images and prompted the Pentagon to bar press photographers from two subsequent briefings amid the U.S.–Israel–Iran tensions, raising questions about press access and censorship in national security coverage.

via The Washington Post|

#censorship #freedom-of-the-press #media

politics7 months ago•21 min saved

Trump to Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Ending Years of Boycott

President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the first time since taking office, ending a years-long boycott he has long cited as evidence of biased media.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #freedom-of-the-press #journalism

world7 months ago•27 min saved

Cameroon detains journalists reporting on Trump deportations

Four journalists, including AP freelancers, were detained in Cameroon while reporting from a migrant-deportation facility linked to the Trump administration; lawyers say the detained migrants originated elsewhere.

via The Washington Post|

#associated-press #cameroon-nation #freedom-of-the-press

tech-policy8 months ago•17 min saved

Censorship showdown: NewsGuard sues FTC over ratings control

NewsGuard, a firm that rates the reliability of online news outlets, has sued President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission, alleging the agency tried to drive it out of business by barring a major ad agency from using NewsGuard’s ratings in retaliation for disagreements with its assessments. The company frames the move as censorship and argues it violates First and Fourth Amendment rights, illustrating a clash between a government regulator and a private ratings provider over online news credibility.

via The Washington Post|

#censorship #federal-trade-commission #lawsuits

world8 months ago•21 min saved

Prince Harry testifies in privacy case against Daily Mail publishers

Prince Harry testified in a London court that the Daily Mail’s reporting tactics invaded his wife Meghan’s privacy, rejecting the idea that information was obtained legally through his circle of friends and calling the experience for Meghan an “absolute misery” amid a high-profile defamation/privacy case tied to the broader phone-hacking era.

via The Washington Post|

#british-royal-family #defamation #news-media

media8 months ago•26 min saved

CBS 60 Minutes CECOT deportation piece airs without Trump official interview after delay

CBS aired a delayed 60 Minutes segment about Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison without an on-camera Trump administration official, despite Bari Weiss shelving the piece for that reason; the episode aired Sunday largely unchanged, fueling accusations of corporate censorship and raising questions about newsroom independence.

via The Washington Post|

#censorship #freedom-of-the-press #immigration