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fromFast Company
12 hours ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
SF music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
36 minutes ago

Non-profit internet radio station turns up the volume on community

BFF.FM is a community-driven internet radio station that emphasizes human connection and supports independent music and local artists.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
9 hours ago

Recent stretch shows just how valuable this player is to the Blue Jays

Alejandro Kirk's injury has highlighted the difficulty of replacing a top catcher in the Blue Jays lineup.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
#canada
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 hours ago

ANALYSIS | Canada has invited the top 100 global investors to a summit this fall | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a summit to attract global investors to Canada amid economic uncertainty.
World news
fromHarper's Magazine
1 day ago

The Twisted Rhetoric of Mark Carney, by John R. MacArthur

Canada's support for aggression against Iran contradicts its previous stance on international law and middle power diplomacy.
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 day ago

Blavity Media Group Expands Into Connected TV Through Partnership With OTTera - Blavity

"Black culture has never been confined to one screen, and neither should the brands that want to show up authentically for our audience. This partnership with OTTera means that for the first time, a brand can walk into BMG and leave with a campaign that reaches Black America from their morning scroll to their living room couch. That is a first in Black media, and we built it," said Morgan DeBaun, CEO.
Marketing tech
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI isn't built for all languages and cultures. There's a push to fix that

Assem Sabry created Horus, an AI model focused on Egyptian culture, to address the lack of representation in the AI industry.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 day ago

Craig Berube said what Maple Leafs fans already thought about Easton Cowan

Easton Cowan's development and future potential were highlighted by Craig Berube after the Maple Leafs' season-ending game against the Senators.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
Television
fromForbes
2 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Video: Why Is Everyone Spooked by Claude Mythos Preview?

Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic can identify zero-day exploits in software faster than human teams, raising significant implications for cybersecurity.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Mission Local names Joe Rivano Barros as executive editor

"Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost. In Joe, you've got a man with the talent of three men able to do the work of six men. I'm thrilled to see him succeed, and we're all succeeding because of him."
Mission District
Books
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

How the publishing industry is navigating a surge of AI-generated content | CBC News

John Degen's novel will feature a 'Human Authored' label, indicating it was written without AI assistance, amid industry concerns over AI use in writing.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

A Blueprint for the Future of TV Advertising

Clichés, assumed wisdom, best practices, and dogma hinder innovation in the media industry, necessitating courage and creativity for future success.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

Before Apple Music, There Was MapleMusic-Canada's Forgotten Pioneer | The Walrus

Technology has reshaped music distribution, with significant contributions from companies like Apple, YouTube, and various global streaming services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
Media industry
fromPoynter
10 hours ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 day ago

What a difference a year makes for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a disappointing season, culminating in a loss to the Ottawa Senators, leading to significant organizational changes.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 day ago

5 massive decisions that could reshape the Maple Leafs this offseason

Toronto Maple Leafs face a critical offseason with key decisions on roster, management, and Auston Matthews' future after missing playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 day ago

What a difference a year makes for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a disappointing season, culminating in a loss to the Ottawa Senators, leading to significant organizational changes.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 day ago

5 massive decisions that could reshape the Maple Leafs this offseason

Toronto Maple Leafs face a critical offseason with key decisions on roster, management, and Auston Matthews' future after missing playoffs.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

TelevisaUnivision Joins The Streaming Self-Service Bandwagon | AdExchanger

TelevisaUnivision launches self-serve ad platform for streaming inventory targeting US Hispanic audiences.
Television
fromVulture
2 days ago

Dan Levy Already Knows How Big Mistakes Ends

Dan Levy has outlined future seasons of his new crime comedy, ensuring it retains the silliness and fun of his previous work.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

She's a sportscaster and a trailblazer. But Hazel Mae's career has been no walk in the ballpark | CBC Radio

Hazel Mae is a celebrated sportscaster for the Toronto Blue Jays, recognized for her contributions and achievements in sports journalism.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
LGBT
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Former MSNBC Host Brian Williams to Join Netflix With Interview Podcast: The Perfect Home'

Brian Williams will host a new podcast on Netflix titled We're Back! focusing on in-depth interviews.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The War Against Misinformation Is Over. The Lies Won | The Walrus

The Canadian government's approach to hate crimes raises concerns about freedom of expression and potential overreach in regulating protests.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Gap between richest and poorest Canadians kept widening in 2025, StatsCan says | CBC News

Statistics Canada reported that the income gap measuring the difference in disposable income between the top 40 percent and bottom 40 percent reached 46.7 percentage points in 2025, up from 46.4 percentage points the previous year.
Canada news
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

What we learned from a failed Nota News experiment - Poynter

Nota's experiment with hyperlocal news sites faced issues of plagiarism due to human error, not AI misuse, violating editorial standards.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
6 days ago

2 worrisome Blue Jays trends we believe will last, 2 that seem like a mirage

Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with a power discrepancy, having hit fewer home runs than allowed, which may impact their season.
Books
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The HarperCollins "Canadian Classics" Is an American Side Hustle | The Walrus

HarperCollins Canada will release a series of Canadian reprints titled HarperCollins Canadian Classics on May 5, 2026.
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
Television
fromAol
2 weeks ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
#youtube
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure - Poynter

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will be acquired by a nonprofit, avoiding closure and ensuring continued publication.
#independent-journalism
fromMission Local
2 days ago
Media industry

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Media industry
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
#cnn
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Podcast

CNN's "Podcast Look" and the Slow Death of Cable News

CNN's attempts to adopt a podcast aesthetic failed to enhance its authenticity or trustworthiness.
fromVariety
4 days ago
Media industry

CNN Hires New York Times Chief Data Scientist Chris Wiggins to Head AI Team

Chris Wiggins has been appointed as CNN's head of machine learning and AI science to enhance digital operations and user experiences.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

CNN's "Podcast Look" and the Slow Death of Cable News

CNN's attempts to adopt a podcast aesthetic failed to enhance its authenticity or trustworthiness.
Media industry
fromVariety
4 days ago

CNN Hires New York Times Chief Data Scientist Chris Wiggins to Head AI Team

Chris Wiggins has been appointed as CNN's head of machine learning and AI science to enhance digital operations and user experiences.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Where Do the Disappeared Go? | The Walrus

There is nothing more dangerous than an enforced disappearance. Think about the word for a moment: disappearance. Imagine waking up to find that a relative has vanished without a trace, or that you've been torn away from your family with no explanation. When you're disappeared, anything can happen to you, from verbal humiliation to physical torture or even death.
World news
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

The Baltimore Banner's parent nonprofit acquires the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will not shut down as it is acquired by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism.
Miami Dolphins
fromDefector
1 month ago

I Am Standing By For News | Defector

NFL free agency's tampering period begins with teams already negotiating trades and signings before the official window opens, generating intense anticipation among fans.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Media industry
fromWIRED
6 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

How will the consolidation of Indy TV stations change our city? - Poynter

News consolidation reduces the number of local stories and jobs, negatively impacting community journalism and audience trust.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules | CBC News

Canada's federal government approved TikTok's continued operation and investment after reversing a previous national security review, contingent on legally binding undertakings including data protection measures and job commitments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Move over Murdochs, here come the Ellisons podcast

Margaret Sullivan argues that controlling the media is essential for controlling the message, especially in the context of authoritarianism. She states, 'It's a powerful force when you have the media on your side.'
Media industry
US politics
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

As the nation's eyes turn to Minneapolis, they're also turning to Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Public Radio led U.S. local public radio web traffic in Q4 2025, driven by attention from ICE deportation raids and high-profile local killings.
Public health
fromKnight Foundation
1 month ago

Public broadcasting: Its past and its future

Public broadcasters remain essential democratic institutions requiring reinvestment despite decades of underfunding, designed to inform citizens and build socially cohesive societies.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

He Was a Legendary Newsroom Colleague. Turned Out He Had a Secret Past | The Walrus

An unexpected July 2020 email led to remembering Charles Saunders, a towering Halifax editor known for fierce editorials, playful newsroom presence, and mysterious American origins.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Isn't About to Go MAGA. But It Does Need Fresh Ideas

A sitting president publicly signaling that he wants CNN sold is corrosive. It is abnormal for the White House to treat the ownership of a major news network as a matter of personal interest. When regulatory atmospherics appear to align with presidential preference, that warrants scrutiny.
US politics
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

The US Supreme Court has struck down much of the Trump administration's tariffs on foreign goods, which have been a cornerstone of its trade and foreign policies. Also, Iran prepares for a possible US military strike. And, the International Energy Agency has removed climate change from its list of priorities for the next two years, following threats from the US
World news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

CBC Sports reunites with Canadian Elite Basketball League, striking 5-year partnership | CBC Sports

CBC Sports and the Canadian Elite Basketball League announce a five-year partnership featuring championship broadcasts on CBC-TV and streaming on CBC Gem and YouTube.
Media industry
fromThe Walrus
4 weeks ago

Media Barons Are Cutting Back, but The Walrus Can't Afford To | The Walrus

The Washington Post's significant layoffs reflect a strategic reset amid challenges in journalism, impacting coverage and the industry's future.
Media industry
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

CBS News Radio Is Shuttering After Nearly 100 Years

CBS News Radio will cease operations in May after nearly 100 years, amid layoffs affecting 6% of the news team.
#online-news-act
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Is The New York Times a games company? A familiar debate continues

The New York Times shifted from news-only subscriptions to bundled offerings combining news with Wordle, Cooking, The Athletic, and other products, making bundle subscribers now exceed news-only subscribers.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

"Does this channel have more juice in it?" YouTuber J.J. McCullough on a "sustainable" life as a news creator

McCullough's videos focus on U.S. and Canadian culture and how they intersect. A sampling of recent videos: "How bad is the PragerU guide to presidents?", "What 2025 permanently added to American culture," "whatever happened to Canada's Online Streaming Act?", and the four presidents that lead America into (and out of) war. His audience is around 80% male, with most of his viewers between the ages of 20 and 35 and about half based in the U.S.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Breaking the News? Journalism in the Age of AI

Journalism is essential to information ecosystems and must be protected and financed as a public good amid generative AI, unregulated tech giants, and disinformation.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the 'AI inflection point' means for journalism

AI agents will centralize knowledge work, rewarding singular authoritative stories while devaluing repetitive, high-volume news output.
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