#media-integrity
#media-integrity

Media industry

The MAGA Assault on the Media Is Picking Up Steam

Paramount's settlement in Trump's defamation suit highlights media's vulnerability to political narratives and defamation claims.

Miscellaneous

Trump Fans Accused Fox News Of Giving Questions In Advance To Kamala Harris

Allegations of advance questioning were made about Kamala Harris but were linked to an actual incident involving Donald Trump's town hall with Fox News.

US politics

fromemptywheel

6 hours ago

How Trump Knuckles Journalists to Parrot His Doctrine - emptywheel

Moran's interview showcases Trump's persistent false claims, highlighting a significant exchange over the interpretation of tattoos linked to MS-13.

fromThe Nation

Media industry

The MAGA Assault on the Media Is Picking Up Steam

Paramount's settlement in Trump's defamation suit highlights media's vulnerability to political narratives and defamation claims.

Miscellaneous

Trump Fans Accused Fox News Of Giving Questions In Advance To Kamala Harris

Allegations of advance questioning were made about Kamala Harris but were linked to an actual incident involving Donald Trump's town hall with Fox News.

more#donald-trump

#misinformation

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No, USAID didn't spend millions to make Zelenskyy Time's Person of the Year

USAID did not pay for Zelenskyy's Time title; it's misinformation.

5 days ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.

fromsfist.com

San Francisco

Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old Girl

A fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.

Left-wing politics

Ted Cruz, Bill Ackman, Elon Musk Push Typo-Riddled ABC Whistleblower' Document Claiming Debate Moderators Sabotaged Trump

The dubious affidavit linked to the Vice President's debate was highly questionable and indicative of widespread misinformation.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

No, USAID didn't spend millions to make Zelenskyy Time's Person of the Year

USAID did not pay for Zelenskyy's Time title; it's misinformation.

5 days ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old Girl

A fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.

Left-wing politics

Ted Cruz, Bill Ackman, Elon Musk Push Typo-Riddled ABC Whistleblower' Document Claiming Debate Moderators Sabotaged Trump

The dubious affidavit linked to the Vice President's debate was highly questionable and indicative of widespread misinformation.

more#misinformation

#journalism

UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism funded by reader donations.

Religion, police, education leaders demand grooming action now

The importance of accessible journalism in discussing reproductive rights and child abuse inquiries in the US and UK.

fromBusiness Matters

1 week ago

The slow death of the fourth estate - and why George Clooney's Broadway revival hits harder than he thinks

George Clooney's stage adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck reveals the erosion of journalistic integrity that resonates with modern audiences.

fromAxios

Why reporting matters

Social media cannot replace responsible journalism; a decline in media integrity threatens democracy.

fromNieman Lab

Media owners will protect the powerful

The article highlights a troubling decline in democratic norms and media integrity, suggesting a chaotic future influenced by passivity among defenders of democracy.

fromwww.npr.org

Media industry

Taylor Lorenz leaves 'Washington Post' after rift with editors

Taylor Lorenz resigned from the Washington Post to start her independent magazine, User Mag, due to challenges in engaging with her audience at legacy media.

UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism funded by reader donations.

Religion, police, education leaders demand grooming action now

The importance of accessible journalism in discussing reproductive rights and child abuse inquiries in the US and UK.

fromBusiness Matters

1 week ago

The slow death of the fourth estate - and why George Clooney's Broadway revival hits harder than he thinks

George Clooney's stage adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck reveals the erosion of journalistic integrity that resonates with modern audiences.

fromAxios

Why reporting matters

Social media cannot replace responsible journalism; a decline in media integrity threatens democracy.

fromNieman Lab

Media owners will protect the powerful

The article highlights a troubling decline in democratic norms and media integrity, suggesting a chaotic future influenced by passivity among defenders of democracy.

fromwww.npr.org

Media industry

Taylor Lorenz leaves 'Washington Post' after rift with editors

Taylor Lorenz resigned from the Washington Post to start her independent magazine, User Mag, due to challenges in engaging with her audience at legacy media.

more#journalism

#reproductive-rights

Guardian urged to press pause' on Observer sale as more strikes planned

Quality journalism should be accessible to all; support for media is crucial to ensure diverse reporting during critical moments.

2 weeks ago

UK politics

How dare the US attack the UK's free speech' Readers call out trade deal demands

Americans trust The Independent for unbiased reporting, especially when foreign influences threaten domestic values.

UK news

Tell us who the UK should prioritise relations with the US or the EU

The Independent champions accessible, unbiased journalism while exploring significant geopolitical shifts in public opinion regarding the UK's international relationships.

UK news

Geri Horner supports husband Christian as F1 team boss is honoured by King Charles

The Independent focuses on important social issues while maintaining accessibility in journalism.

Guardian urged to press pause' on Observer sale as more strikes planned

Quality journalism should be accessible to all; support for media is crucial to ensure diverse reporting during critical moments.

2 weeks ago

UK politics

How dare the US attack the UK's free speech' Readers call out trade deal demands

Americans trust The Independent for unbiased reporting, especially when foreign influences threaten domestic values.

UK news

Tell us who the UK should prioritise relations with the US or the EU

The Independent champions accessible, unbiased journalism while exploring significant geopolitical shifts in public opinion regarding the UK's international relationships.

UK news

Geri Horner supports husband Christian as F1 team boss is honoured by King Charles

The Independent focuses on important social issues while maintaining accessibility in journalism.

more#reproductive-rights

#disinformation

4 weeks ago

OMG science

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point - Poynter

Fact-checking is essential in countering disinformation which has significant real-world effects on public health and safety.

fromwww.dw.com

3 weeks ago

OMG science

Fact check: How do I spot errors in AI chatbots? DW 04/06/2025

AI chatbots are increasingly used for information retrieval, offering faster access but also risks of errors and disinformation.

4 weeks ago

OMG science

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point - Poynter

Fact-checking is essential in countering disinformation which has significant real-world effects on public health and safety.

fromwww.dw.com

3 weeks ago

OMG science

Fact check: How do I spot errors in AI chatbots? DW 04/06/2025

AI chatbots are increasingly used for information retrieval, offering faster access but also risks of errors and disinformation.

US news

Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations again

The Washington Post has lost over 75,000 digital subscribers following changes to its opinion pages under Jeff Bezos' direction.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Miscellaneous

Pro-Harris Eva Longoria praised Jeff Bezos for courage' while accepting his $50 million courage' prize

Celebrities awarded by Bezos remain silent on his controversial censorship decisions, raising questions about their claims to courage and civility.

fromwww.npr.org

Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations again

The Washington Post has lost over 75,000 digital subscribers following changes to its opinion pages under Jeff Bezos' direction.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Miscellaneous

Pro-Harris Eva Longoria praised Jeff Bezos for courage' while accepting his $50 million courage' prize

Celebrities awarded by Bezos remain silent on his controversial censorship decisions, raising questions about their claims to courage and civility.

more#jeff-bezos

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

Over half of LLM-written news summaries have "significant issues"-BBC analysis

BBC report reveals significant inaccuracies in LLM-generated news summaries, with major implications for reliance on AI for news accuracy.

#kamala-harris

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

CBS must fix its lefty-propaganda problem: Start with '60 Minutes' exec Bill Owens

CBS News faces scrutiny over editing practices that misrepresent interviews, impacting its journalistic integrity.

Miscellaneous

CBS Releases Full Video and Transcript of Harris Interview, Promises Nothing Was Doctored or Deceitful'

CBS asserts that its editing during Kamala Harris interview was not deceitful and maintains journalistic integrity.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

CBS must fix its lefty-propaganda problem: Start with '60 Minutes' exec Bill Owens

CBS News faces scrutiny over editing practices that misrepresent interviews, impacting its journalistic integrity.

Miscellaneous

CBS Releases Full Video and Transcript of Harris Interview, Promises Nothing Was Doctored or Deceitful'

CBS asserts that its editing during Kamala Harris interview was not deceitful and maintains journalistic integrity.

Digital life

Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over 60 Minutes' Lawsuit

Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against CBS raises potential implications for his administration's influence over media mergers.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Left-wing politics

White House press officials altered transcript of Joe Biden garbage remark' call: report

The White House altered a transcript to modify Biden's remarks about Trump supporters, raising ethical concerns among official stenographers.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over 60 Minutes' Lawsuit

Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against CBS raises potential implications for his administration's influence over media mergers.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Left-wing politics

White House press officials altered transcript of Joe Biden garbage remark' call: report

The White House altered a transcript to modify Biden's remarks about Trump supporters, raising ethical concerns among official stenographers.

more#trump

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

The Onion Just Deleted Another Image After Realizing It Was AI Slop

The Onion's use of AI-generated images has led to multiple retractions, showcasing the challenges of distinguishing AI content in the media.

Marketing tech

fromTechCrunch

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Study of ChatGPT citations makes dismal reading for publishers | TechCrunch

Publishers risk misrepresentation of their content by AI tools, despite licensing agreements.

Writing

When a Nation Embraces a False Reality

Moynihan's assertion underscores the critical importance of factual truth amidst rising falsehoods in society, especially post-Trump's 2024 election victory.

fromBoston.com

AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns

The White House modified a transcript of President Biden's remarks, causing controversy over the integrity of official documentation.

Marketing

fromThe Drum

Experts decry adtech failures as brands' ads appear alongside Haitian immigrant misinfo

Major brands have unknowingly funded conspiracy theories due to adtech transparency issues.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Fabrications and Resignations: A Crisis at Britain's Jewish Chronicle

The Jewish Chronicle faced a crisis after publishing fabricated Gaza war articles, prompting notable contributors to withdraw, highlighting a potential editorial credibility crisis.

Artificial intelligence

fromWIRED