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fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Stabbings, kidnap threats and arson attacks: how the Iranian regime targets UK journalists

Iranian journalists in London face threats and violence from the Tehran regime, leading to a climate of fear and normalization of danger.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
#plagiarism
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: People are afraid of you'

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are declining as a celebrity blogger criticizes the Kremlin's governance and highlights various societal issues in Russia.
#journalism
fromTruthout
5 days ago
World news

American Journalist Has Been Detained in Kuwait for 6 Weeks, After Sharing Downing of US Warplane

US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
World news
fromTruthout
5 days ago

American Journalist Has Been Detained in Kuwait for 6 Weeks, After Sharing Downing of US Warplane

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a journalist, has been detained in Kuwait for over a month after sharing content on the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera's Wishah, killed by Israel

Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, marking a tragic loss for his colleagues and the media community.
Media industry
from48 hills
5 days ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Effects of Media Depictions or Mediaspeak on War

A whole vocabulary of mediaspeak terms applied to real life has gradually emerged. Included here, among others, are: collateral damage, neutralized, canceled, surgical strike, playbook, rules of the game, high-value target, and gamechanger.
World politics
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Arrests over Persian media offices arson attempt

Three arrests made after an attempted arson attack on a Persian media organization in north-west London, with no injuries reported.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Anchor Calls Scott Jennings Out For Denying Trump Genocide' Threat Happened: Let Me Just Reiterate'

Abby Phillip confronted Scott Jennings over Trump's denial of a genocide threat against Iranians during a CNN panel discussion.
#press-freedom
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

When the GDPR is weaponized to shut journalists up, don't go silently into that dark night - DataBreaches.Net

fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Trump admin crackdown on journalists' sources "chilling," press freedom groups say

fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

When the GDPR is weaponized to shut journalists up, don't go silently into that dark night - DataBreaches.Net

fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Trump admin crackdown on journalists' sources "chilling," press freedom groups say

Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report

Press freedom in the Americas reached its lowest point since 2020, with the United States experiencing the steepest decline, dropping from fourth to eleventh place in regional rankings.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
#human-rights
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
#iran
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
17 hours ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran's government imposed a prolonged internet blackout to suppress protests and control information during conflicts, impacting businesses and personal communications.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
17 hours ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran's government imposed a prolonged internet blackout to suppress protests and control information during conflicts, impacting businesses and personal communications.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
#prediction-markets
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.
Women in technology
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
#dublin-protests
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

#ai-in-journalism
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Media industry

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
World news
fromFlowingData
2 days ago

Crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong

Protests in Hong Kong led to a national security law, resulting in hundreds of arrests and significant personal consequences for those involved.
#media-regulation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Burkina Faso's military government dissolved over 100 NGOs, prompting Amnesty International to label it a severe violation of basic rights.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech

The detention of journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin raises concerns about freedom of speech in the Middle East amid the US-Israel war with Iran.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
#independent-journalism
fromMission Local
4 days ago
Media industry

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Media industry
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Media industry
fromDigiday
6 days ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Volunteer Met officer sought to intimidate Al Jazeera journalists'

Freedom of the press is important and journalists must be able to do their job without being subject to intimidation or harassment, the Met police said on Thursday.
London politics
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Journalists champion Wayback Machine after news publishers limit article archiving

Major news publishers are limiting access to the Wayback Machine due to concerns over AI scraping, prompting pushback from journalists and digital rights organizations.
Media industry
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

'Cover-Up': A reporter against the impunity of power and the horror of war

Seymour Hersh, an 88-year-old investigative journalist with six decades of experience, has exposed major government abuses including the My Lai massacre, Abu Ghraib prison abuses, and alleged CIA pipeline sabotage, now featured in the Netflix documentary Cover-Up.
Media industry
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany logs rising rate of crimes against journalists

Figures released by the Interior Ministry showed that a total of 818 crimes targeting "media" were registered with the BKA, Germany's federal investigative police force, between April 1, 2024 and November 30, 2025. That averages out at roughly 41 cases per month over a 20-month period, and compares to 290 crimes, for an average of roughly 24 per month, in the calendar year 2023. The increase equates to roughly 71%.
Miscellaneous
World politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet

Iran imposed a near-total internet blackout following coordinated Israeli and American strikes on a Tehran military compound, cutting off journalists and citizens from communication tools and external contact.
#al-jazeera
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges

Almost 60 Palestinian journalists detained since 7 October 2023 have been beaten, starved, subjected to sexual violence, and tortured in Israeli custody.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Palestinian journalists tortured in Israeli prisons report

Dozens of Palestinian journalists detained during the two-year Gaza war reported torture, sexual assault, hunger, and prolonged administrative detention often without charges or trial.
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

When the Internet Goes Dark, the Truth Goes With It

Palestinian journalists like Plestia Alaqad document Gaza's destruction through social media, filling the void left by international journalists barred from the territory, fundamentally shaping global perception of the conflict.
World news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

"We Have Covered Events No Human Can Bear"

A Gaza journalist risked family separation and personal safety to remain and report from inside bombarded hospitals and occupied zones, believing global indifference would follow.
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