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Social Media Giants Block Ads for Critical Elon Musk Documentary

Major social media platforms have refused to run paid advertisements for Alex Gibney’s new documentary 'Musk,' citing political content policies. The film, which opens in theaters on October 9, has faced significant promotional hurdles, including a refusal from X, which is owned by the subject of the documentary. While YouTube, TikTok, and Meta have rejected the trailer, the distributor Bleecker Street is appealing the decisions, raising concerns about free speech and platform control.

via Mashable|

#alex-gibney #bleecker-street #elon-musk

technology-and-media2 years ago•6 min saved

Celebrities and Viral AI Image Amplify Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict

The AI-generated image "All eyes on Rafah" has gone viral, highlighting the complex role of AI in news dissemination. While it has drawn significant attention to the Israel-Hamas conflict, it also raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and the ethical implications of AI in journalism. The image's popularity contrasts with the restricted distribution of actual footage from Gaza, underscoring the challenges and potential dangers of AI-generated content in shaping public perception.

via WIRED|

#ai #israel-hamas-conflict #journalism

technology-and-media3 years ago•20 min saved

"Insights from 12 News Leaders on Generative AI in Journalism"

Industry leaders in journalism are responding to the arrival of generative AI tools with a mix of pessimism and optimism. Many publishers have already established guidelines and codes of practice for the use of AI in their newsrooms, with some using it to create efficiencies and free up journalists for more complex journalism. The Washington Post has established an AI taskforce and a full-time team to spearhead its experimentation and proof-of-concept initiatives. However, New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger warns that AI will bring an unprecedented torrent of misinformation, and Reuters editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni has laid out four principles for journalists to ensure they use AI effectively while remaining the "world's most trusted news organisation."

via Press Gazette|

#ai-guidelines #ai-implementation #generative-ai