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The Journalist's Resource talked with ProPublica reporters about their blockbuster series, which revealed behind-the-scenes connections between billionaires and US Supreme Court justices and prompted historic reforms on the nation’s high court. 
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These are the slides, the script and the references for a talk The New York Times’ editorial AI directorZach Seward recently gave at SXSW, an annual conference held in Austin, Texas. It was his first public presentation since starting his new job at the 'New York Times' and it was first published in his personal blog.
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Reporters and editors from BBC's flagship investigations program, Newsnight, share some lessons learned from three standout investigations into misconduct and breakdowns in the UK's National Health Service.
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Start with the data, collaborate with local journalists, build networks of sources, follow up on leads after the original story: — here are some of the first lessons learned from this survey feedback.
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Leaders of more than 30 democratic countries agreed wednesday march 20th to work together to address fake news generated through artificial intelligence and other digital technologies, with many of the nations facing elections this year. [Photo : Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends the third Summit for Democracy forum hosted by the South Korean government via videoconference.]
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EDITORIAL. This multi-year agreement, the first between a French media organization and a major AI player, will enable OpenAI to draw on our newspaper's corpus to establish and enhance the reliability of the answers of its ChatGPT tool, in return for a significant source of additional revenue.
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Veteran editors say there is often confusion among data journalists about one particular subset of gun violence — “mass shootings” — which sometimes lead to wildly different numbers between outlets and editions, and deeper confusion among audiences.
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Though mass firearm killings can happen in numerous countries, data shows that regular civilian mass shootings of strangers outside of conflict or gang zones is a phenomenon confined to only one country: the United States.
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Presidential candidates in Senegal’s elections on Sunday should commit to decriminalizing journalism and dropping all legal proceedings against journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said tuesday 19th. Senegalese are due to vote on March 24, with 19 candidates vying to lead the country, after a last-minute delay to the poll in February triggered protests.
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What leads to journalistic error? Experts reflect on ethics of journalism in face of cases of false publications False News and Disinformation. From his experience as a public editor, Mario Mantilla believes that the media and journalists seem to have forgotten the important role they play in relation to strengthening democracy. In Colombia, he gives as an example, television. in addition to being a fundamental right and a public service, the law remembers that it is not only about entertaining and informing, but about doing so in a truthful and timely manner. [Latin American Journalism Review is published by The Knight Center at The University of Texas at Austin.]
CDJM's insight:
For experts in journalistic ethics and audience rights, like columbian communicator Mario Mantilla, this scenario in which recognized media end up publishing false information is quite complex. The problem unites many variables, ranging from new dynamics within newsrooms and the influence of algorithms, to the omission of ethical fundamentals of journalism that shed light on the profession’s responsibilities.
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Social media companies say they have a free speech right to moderate content. Alleging liberal bias, Texas and Florida want to curtail moderation. US Supreme Court debated it in late february.
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Disappointing remarks on press freedom in Greece are made by the Council of Europe in its annual assessment report, which focuses on the wiretapping case. Condemning both Greece and the Commission is the new report on press freedom by the Council of Europe and the Platform for the Promotion of Journalism Protection and Safety of Journalists, which devotes a significant part to the cases of wiretapping against journalists and “strategic lawsuits” aimed at their economic and moral extermination (SLAPP).
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This study investigates the profiles, practices, and perspectives of leading climate and environmental journalists from Aotearoa New Zealand. Based upon semi-structured interviews, this study discusses the state of national climate and environmental reportage, as well as possible and desired futures in the round, as responses to the rapidly emerging climate and biodiversity emergency.
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This study also explores how journalists negotiate their personal commitments to environmental change within the context of their professional practice. It discusses the issue of advocacy reportage in climate and environmental journalism and possible critiques of existing journalistic practices and dominant news frames within the contexts of a climate and biodiversity emergency.
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Court orders regulator to examine balance and independence of CNews, described by critics as ‘French Fox News’...
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The University of Minnesota compiled information and resources about health misinformation. Topics include the historical basis for misinformation, types of health misinformation, psychology of misinformation, common types of misinformation (venues or tactics), how to talk about misinformation, how to critically evaluate information, infographics on fake news/misinformation, videos on mis/disinformation, games for how to spot fake news or misinformation, and toolkits and handbooks.
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The Conseil de déontologie journalistique (CDJ), the journalistic self-regulatory body for French- and German-speaking Belgium, just launched its first awareness campaign aimed at the general public. The CDJ wants everyone to know that, together with its members, it is committed to ensuring that journalistic ethics are respected, so as to guarantee trustworthy information for all.
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From new global investigations to growth in strength and numbers, progress made over the past year leaves ICIJ well positioned to keep shaking the foundations of injustice in 2024 and beyond.
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Warnings about deepfakes and disinformation fueled by artificial intelligence, concerns about campaigns and candidates using social media to spread lies about elections, fears that tech companies will fail to address these issues as their platforms are used to undermine democracy ahead of pivotal elections : those are the worries facing elections in the U.S., where most voters speak English. But for languages like Spanish, or in dozens of nations where English isn’t the dominant language, there are even fewer safeguards in place to protect voters and democracy against the corrosive effects of election misinformation. [People stand in queue to cast their votes during the Gujarat state legislature elections in Ahmedabad, India, in 2022. In 2024, from April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians – or over 10% of the world’s population – will vote in the country’s general elections. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki, File)]
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On a fall evening in 1989, Charles Stuart told police that a Black man had shot him and his pregnant wife during an attempted carjacking in the city’s Mission Hill neighborhood. More than 30 years later, The Boston Globe spent two years reinvestigating Carol Stuart’s murder, the bungled police response, and the aftermath. Because, what you need to know : Charles Stuart was lying. [Photo : columnist Adrian Walker in the Boston Globe offices. Erin Clark]
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Part of the multimedia project, the Murder in Boston podcast — compelling, nuanced, and brimming with Boston accents — saw more than 1.3 million downloads.
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Sometimes this is a stylistic choice or a way of experimenting with other approaches, but it is starting to become a necessity. Sad, but true.
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Instead of punishing those who abuse fundamental rights by taking illegal pictures or re-using them illegally, the authorities are targeting bona fide photographers taking pictures for work or for genuine cultural reasons. This is simply wrong, the journalist and photograph Andrea Monti say.
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The conviction of journalist Stanis Bujakera in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises critical questions on press freedom internationally, drawing criticism from global human rights and journalist organizations. The journalist was found guilty of disseminating false information, resulting in a six-month prison sentence and a significant fine.
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In India, a government-run agency will now monitor and undertake fact-checking for government related matters on social media even as tech giants In India, a government-run agency will now monitor and undertake fact-checking for government related matters on social media. [TechCrunch is an American news site specializing in Internet startup news.]
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Explore the concept of "influence government" where governments leverage influencers and targeted advertising to shape public opinion on social issues. Delve into the ethical dilemmas surrounding privacy, transparency, and democratic oversight.
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Switzerland’s Press Council is advising the media to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with artificial intelligence (AI). According to a set of guidelines released by the council, the ethical rules are the same as in the Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists. Journalists and editorial offices are responsible for all the content they publish when using AI tools, the Switzerland’s Press Council say.
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The Strasbourg hemicycle confirms the text of the trialogues on December 15. Governments can still use spyware against journalists, but only "subject to authorization by a judicial authority" and only for "serious crimes." Stricter rules also apply to the removal of content on online platforms.
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Independent Media, which Editor-in-Chief is Adri Senekal de Wet and acting CEO Mohammed Hoosain returns to the independent co-regulatory media body after resigning in 2016. [IOL, also known as Independent Online, is South Africa’s oldest news site]
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Researches have shown how deeply frustrated many consumers are with news as it exists today. In the U.S., that’s especially true for conservatives who feel alienated by the mainstream media, and thus have abandoned local and national news sources in favor of Fox News and other alternatives. But they are not the only ones who feel forgotten or misunderstood by journalists. Many immigrants, African-Americans, and other communities report also turning away from traditional news organizations that they find alienating, instead looking to friends and family, ethnic media, and social media influencers to fill the void.
CDJM's insight:
What do the "disengaged" from information expect ? Attentiveness, responsibility, competence, responsiveness, and solidarity.
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With some advice, which follows from it.