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How artificial intelligence can save journalism

The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis in journalism that could decimate media organizations around the world.

May 06, 2020

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Google to waive ad fees as part of journalism relief effort

Google said Friday it would waive fees for publishers using its Ad Manager platform for the next five months as part of its efforts to support news organizations reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020

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Facebook offers $100 mn to help virus-hit news media

Facebook said Monday it was donating $100 million to support news organizations globally hurting from the coronavirus pandemic, citing the need for reliable information about the crisis.

Mar 30, 2020

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Coronavirus to deliver fresh hit to staggering media sector

The ailing US news industry is bracing for more turmoil with the coronavirus pandemic expected to deliver an economic shock to the sector—just when people need credible information the most.

Mar 15, 2020

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Google mulls licensing deals with news media: industry sources

Google is in discussions on deals to pay media organizations for content, a move aimed at blunting criticism that it unfairly profits from copyrighted news, according to people familiar with the talks.

Feb 14, 2020

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New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed out false stories.

Dec 16, 2019

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Partisan news outlets seek to fill void in US 'news deserts'

Open the website of the Kalamazoo Times of Michigan and you will see a smattering of articles such as might be found on the sites of any number of news organizations.

Dec 11, 2019

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Facebook 'news tab' seeks to reboot its role with media

Facebook on Friday began rolling out its dedicated "news tab" with professionally produced content—the latest move by the social network to promote journalism and shed its reputation as a platform for misinformation.

Oct 26, 2019

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Online platforms' relationship with news media: it's complicated

Major online platforms have a complicated relationship with news organizations: the two sides are both friends and enemies, depending on the viewpoint.

Oct 25, 2019

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Facebook launches a news section—and will pay publishers

Over the course of its 15 year history, Facebook has variously ignored news organizations while eating their advertising revenue, courted them for video projects it subsequently abandoned, and then largely cut their stories ...