Exposing obscured state media influence by causal inference of quote propagation
(nature.com)
Reporting by major media outlets influences news coverage by other outlets, resulting in an outsized impact on public opinion.
Reporting by major media outlets influences news coverage by other outlets, resulting in an outsized impact on public opinion.
Censorship is what you see in China, not what they say was on Facebook
(elpais.com)
In the plutocracy that is emerging, and whose consequences we can only guess at, the big business magnates do not want to put a stop to hoaxes and hatred, because that would be censorship, but they do want to combat serious journalism, relegated to social networks with this slogan from Elon Musk to X users: “You are the media now.”
In the plutocracy that is emerging, and whose consequences we can only guess at, the big business magnates do not want to put a stop to hoaxes and hatred, because that would be censorship, but they do want to combat serious journalism, relegated to social networks with this slogan from Elon Musk to X users: “You are the media now.”
NY Post: Fact Checking Is Now Censorship
(techdirt.com)
This was inevitable, ever since Donald Trump and the MAGA world freaked out when social media’s attempts to fact-check the President were deemed “censorship.”
This was inevitable, ever since Donald Trump and the MAGA world freaked out when social media’s attempts to fact-check the President were deemed “censorship.”
Meta is ushering in a 'world without facts', says Nobel peace prize winner
(theguardian.com)
The Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has said Meta’s decision to end factchecking on its platforms and remove restrictions on certain topics means “extremely dangerous times” lie ahead for journalism, democracy and social media users.
The Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has said Meta’s decision to end factchecking on its platforms and remove restrictions on certain topics means “extremely dangerous times” lie ahead for journalism, democracy and social media users.
Global fact-checkers were disappointed, not surprised, Meta ended its program
(restofworld.org)
Meta’s fact-checking partners around the world are disappointed — but not surprised — by Facebook’s move to do away with fact-checking by trained teams.
Meta’s fact-checking partners around the world are disappointed — but not surprised — by Facebook’s move to do away with fact-checking by trained teams.
Open letter to Mark Zuckerberg from the fact-checkers, nine years later
(poynter.org)
As Meta announces end to U.S. fact-checking, program partners warn of a setback for accuracy online and potential global consequences
As Meta announces end to U.S. fact-checking, program partners warn of a setback for accuracy online and potential global consequences
Heritage Foundation plans to 'identify and target' Wikipedia editors
(forward.com)
The Heritage Foundation plans to “identify and target” volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are “abusing their position” by publishing content the group believes to be antisemitic, according to documents obtained by the Forward.
The Heritage Foundation plans to “identify and target” volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are “abusing their position” by publishing content the group believes to be antisemitic, according to documents obtained by the Forward.
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed
(nytimes.com)
Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for The Washington Post, said on Friday evening that she was resigning after the newspaper’s opinions section rejected a cartoon depicting The Post’s owner, Jeff Bezos, genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for The Washington Post, said on Friday evening that she was resigning after the newspaper’s opinions section rejected a cartoon depicting The Post’s owner, Jeff Bezos, genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank
(bbc.co.uk)
The body of an Indian journalist who had reported on alleged corruption in the country has been found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh state.
The body of an Indian journalist who had reported on alleged corruption in the country has been found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh state.
Ohio Puts Police Bodycam Footage Behind a Paywall
(theintercept.com)
Ohio has become the latest state to allow police to charge high fees for access to footage.
Ohio has become the latest state to allow police to charge high fees for access to footage.
US newspapers are deleting old crime stories, offering subjects a 'clean slate'
(theguardian.com)
A wave of local publications are considering requests to wipe or edit old articles to give their subjects a fresh start
A wave of local publications are considering requests to wipe or edit old articles to give their subjects a fresh start
A mole infiltrated the highest ranks of American militias
(propublica.org)
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
I'm quitting the Washington Post
(anntelnaes.substack.com)
I’ve worked for the Washington Post since 2008 as an editorial cartoonist. I have had editorial feedback and productive conversations—and some differences—about cartoons I have submitted for publication, but in all that time I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at. Until now.
I’ve worked for the Washington Post since 2008 as an editorial cartoonist. I have had editorial feedback and productive conversations—and some differences—about cartoons I have submitted for publication, but in all that time I’ve never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at. Until now.
What I learned reporting in cities that take belongings from homeless people
(propublica.org)
Some cities take people’s belongings — ignoring their own policies and court orders — and then fail to store them. Our reporting shows there are more effective and compassionate ways to deal with homeless encampments.
Some cities take people’s belongings — ignoring their own policies and court orders — and then fail to store them. Our reporting shows there are more effective and compassionate ways to deal with homeless encampments.
Infographics for Climate Change 2024
(insideclimatenews.org)
Telling the story of our lives—climate change—takes a lot of words. But sometimes, a graphic is what makes things click.
Telling the story of our lives—climate change—takes a lot of words. But sometimes, a graphic is what makes things click.
Return to NSA's Menwith Hill with 60 Minutes (2000)
(cryptome.org)
The trip to Menwith Hill was on the spur of the moment. I mentioned to 60 Minutes producer Peter Klein: have passport will travel, I just do not have the funds. Next thing I knew Trisha Sorrels from 60 Minutes was e-mailing me asking if I would go and that they would pay for the trip, wow.
The trip to Menwith Hill was on the spur of the moment. I mentioned to 60 Minutes producer Peter Klein: have passport will travel, I just do not have the funds. Next thing I knew Trisha Sorrels from 60 Minutes was e-mailing me asking if I would go and that they would pay for the trip, wow.
Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld editor and renowned hardware journalist, dies at 58
(pcworld.com)
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
PCWorld executive editor Gordon Mah Ung, a tireless journalist we once described as a founding father of hardcore tech journalism, passed away over the weekend after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline
(bbc.com)
A major journalism body has urged Apple to scrap its new generative AI feature after it created a misleading headline about a high-profile killing in the United States.
A major journalism body has urged Apple to scrap its new generative AI feature after it created a misleading headline about a high-profile killing in the United States.
Jesse Singal: Bluesky Has a Death Threat Problem
(thefp.com)
Recently, like a lot of journalists, I joined Bluesky, a social media platform that is enjoying a burst of postelection growth and positive press attention. It’s been lauded as a “kinder, gentler”—and, perhaps most importantly, more left-wing—alternative to X, which is increasingly seen as infested with what a Bluesky user might call “MAGA chuds.”
Recently, like a lot of journalists, I joined Bluesky, a social media platform that is enjoying a burst of postelection growth and positive press attention. It’s been lauded as a “kinder, gentler”—and, perhaps most importantly, more left-wing—alternative to X, which is increasingly seen as infested with what a Bluesky user might call “MAGA chuds.”
Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline
(bbc.com)
A major journalism body has urged Apple to scrap its new generative AI feature after it created a misleading headline about a high-profile killing in the United States.
A major journalism body has urged Apple to scrap its new generative AI feature after it created a misleading headline about a high-profile killing in the United States.
Dmitry Medvedev says editors of the Times are 'legitimate military targets'
(theguardian.com)
The Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvedev, has described the editors of the Times newspaper in Britain as “legitimate military targets” in response to the newspaper’s coverage of the assassination of a Russian general.
The Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvedev, has described the editors of the Times newspaper in Britain as “legitimate military targets” in response to the newspaper’s coverage of the assassination of a Russian general.
Substack Is at It Again
(kottke.org)
Marisa Kabas correctly asserts that Substack’s latest announcement reaffirms their status as a publication (and not a platform) and as a place that will publish disinformation and hate under the guise of “free speech”.
Marisa Kabas correctly asserts that Substack’s latest announcement reaffirms their status as a publication (and not a platform) and as a place that will publish disinformation and hate under the guise of “free speech”.
New FCC chair wants to revoke broadcast licenses; First Amendment might stop him
(arstechnica.com)
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, wants the FCC to crack down on news broadcasters that he perceives as being unfair to Trump or Republicans in general.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, wants the FCC to crack down on news broadcasters that he perceives as being unfair to Trump or Republicans in general.
In 1999, the end was coming for newspapers. But few were looking for the signs
(latimes.com)
Open a copy of the Los Angeles Times from Dec. 16, 1999, and it’s hard to imagine the indignities history had in store for this and so many other newspapers.
Open a copy of the Los Angeles Times from Dec. 16, 1999, and it’s hard to imagine the indignities history had in store for this and so many other newspapers.