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US politics
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

DOJ Over-Seized Hannah Natanson's Garmin Device and Other Reporting Materials - emptywheel

Seizure of a journalist's devices exposed weaknesses in her anonymization methods, allowing investigators to access identifying source information.
US politics
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content

The NY FAIR News Act would require labeling of AI-generated news, mandate human editorial review of AI-created content, and safeguard confidential source material from AI access.
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Media industry
fromEmptywheel
1 week ago

It's Called a Spine, not a Conscience

Journalists may ethically withdraw source protection when a confidential source lies or engages in conduct that undermines journalistic protections.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A New Movie Takes On the Man Who Exposed Some of the Biggest Cover-Ups in U.S. History

Seymour Hersh resists exposure while revealing the ethical tensions and methods of investigative journalism, prioritizing source anonymity over personal scrutiny.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
8 months ago

Student reporters are under pressure to protect sources - and still tell the truth - Poynter

Student journalists increasingly face challenges in source attribution due to a rise in demands for anonymity among interviewees.
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