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Fact-checking as an act of courage
It’s essential for journalists to fact-check their work even in the face of nagging doubts about its effectiveness in countering disinformation. Continue Reading Fact-checking as an act of courage
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Generative AI is already being used in journalism – here’s how people feel about it
Who or what makes your news – and how – matters Continue Reading Generative AI is already being used in journalism – here’s how people feel about it
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The resilience of local journalism in a digital age
How the Orono Weekly Times learned to balance tradition with evolution Continue Reading The resilience of local journalism in a digital age
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Healing the journalism pipeline: Tips and tricks for understanding the legal state of post-secondary journalism in Canada
Understanding censorship, legal intimidation, funding challenges and more Continue Reading Healing the journalism pipeline: Tips and tricks for understanding the legal state of post-secondary journalism in Canada
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With ‘Documenters,’ newsrooms get help from citizens
A collaboration between a Toronto newsroom and a Montreal university is hoping to bridge gaps in local reporting of public meetings Continue Reading With ‘Documenters,’ newsrooms get help from citizens
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Meta shift from fact-checking to crowdsourcing spotlights competing approaches in fight against misinformation and hate speech
Meta stirred up controversy when it ditched fact-checking Continue Reading Meta shift from fact-checking to crowdsourcing spotlights competing approaches in fight against misinformation and hate speech
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Montreal digital startups reimagine work in a struggling industry
Three outlets offer a way forward amidst grim news of closures and layoffs Continue Reading Montreal digital startups reimagine work in a struggling industry
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The cutthroat politics behind Google’s $100-million deal
Lobbying, public attacks and the desperate fight for media survival Continue Reading The cutthroat politics behind Google’s $100-million deal
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Victims, burdens, and problems: A thematic analysis of Le Journal de Montréal news coverage of Roxham Road
Identifying further research avenues and opening discussion on the media portrayal of asylum seekers in Québec Continue Reading Victims, burdens, and problems: A thematic analysis of Le Journal de Montréal news coverage of Roxham Road
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Canadian news media are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, but will they win?
A closer look at how chatbots are trained suggests that OpenAI may be right that ‘scraping’ isn’t copying. But it may not be ‘fair dealing’ either Continue Reading Canadian news media are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, but will they win?