How science journalists worldwide are fighting White House health misinformation
As the White House spreads unfounded health claims, science editors worldwide race to counter rising disinformation and protect trust.
Recognizing and addressing burnout in the newsroom
Speaking to iMEdD, experts warn burnout in journalism goes beyond exhaustion and now poses serious risks to press freedom.
Hundreds of thousands of videos from news publishers like The New York Times and Vox were used to train AI models
Tech giants quietly tapped major news outlets’ YouTube videos to build expansive AI training sets, raising questions over consent.
Reporter’s guide to detecting AI-generated content
A practical guide for journalists to counter AI-driven misinformation, speeding up fact-checking workflows and strengthening newsroom verification strategies.
Unpacking the story: Brazil’s hidden shark meat trade
Mongabay journalists Carla Mendes and Philip Jacobson reveal that toxic shark meat is being served in schools, hospitals, and prisons.
“It’s a feature, not a bug” – How journalists can spot and mitigate AI bias
Three years after ChatGPT’s debut, nearly half of newsrooms use AI despite ethical concerns, reflecting evolving attitudes across journalism and academia.
Nieman Lab’s editor on words, violence, and the (US) Press
Laura Hazard Owen, Harvard’s influential online publication for media, spoke to iMEdD about violence, censorship, and why she still believes in defending the First Amendment.
New Pentagon policy is an unprecedented attempt to undermine press freedom
The Pentagon’s new policy forcing reporters to seek government approval before publishing marks an unprecedented assault on U.S. press freedom.