Credit: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay News Where does journalism belong in an AI-powered news ecosystem? It is the media's turn to be transparent with its decisions and focus on bridging online divides By Jarno M. Koponen • 3 min read
Credit: Liza Pooor on Unsplash News Top experts publish 250 recommendations for fighting the 'infodemic' on social platforms From cures for coronavirus to conspiracy theories, social media is a hotbed of misinformation. A new report looks at fresh ways to counter the spread of harmful content that bring together tech companies, governments and civil society By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Joshua Woroniecki on Unsplash News What did First Draft learn from fact-checking the US 2020 election? The organisation debunked false claims around ballot stuffing and voter fraud and posted them out on a private Twitter account. We caught up with special projects editor Jasper Jackson to talk about how this event shaped the future of news verification By Jacob Granger • 7 min read
Credit: NordWood Themes on Unsplash News Where does the buck stop for social platforms when it comes to responsible publishing? Twitter and Facebook must avoid setting the foundations for division By Jo Adetunji • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Olga Kononenko on Unsplash News Getting the science right: how to report on coma and unconsciousness The phrase ‘prolonged disorders of consciousness’ has not got quite the same ring to it but accurate reporting on coma and its variants is necessary for clear and trustworthy storytelling By Sandra Stoica • 3 min read
Credit: Anne-Onyme from Pixabay News Five tips from The Economist to perfect your newsletter strategy Here is how to craft emails that will keep audiences informed but not overwhelmed By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Snaps courtesy The Telegraph News "TikTok does not have the same environment for media partners as Snapchat" Despite the rising popularity of the Chinese social video app, The Telegraph continues to invest in its Snapchat strategy to drive the 13-24s to its journalism By Isabelle Osborne • 2 min read
Credit: Jonathan Francisca on Unsplash News How AI can help predict subscription cancellation and keep readers engaged When readers hit a paywall at the right moment they are also more likely to subscribe. Clever algorithms now make this part of reader behaviour easier to understand By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Credit: Mousetrap Media/Christina Jansen News Engage your audience with constructive journalism Want to try a different approach to your reporting? Constructive Journalism Network offers a few solutions-based techniques to take into your newsroom By Delmar Terblanche • 4 min read
Credit: Image by simonwhitebeard from Pixabay News How can quality journalism thrive at a time of news deserts, misinformation and clickbait? When news audiences are left underserved and overwhelmed, they often turn to unreliable sources - here is what is being done to promote credible news and sensible reporting By Daniel Green • 4 min read
Credit: Photo by Alvaro Reyes on Unsplash News "Artificial intelligence is not the future - it is happening right now" Cardiff University is introducing a new module to prepare journalism students for working with AI tools while teaching critical thinking to ward them off over-relying on machine learning By Amy Batt • 2 min read
News First thoughts and early impressions on the Facebook News tab The new feature promises revenue and reach for a selection of news publishers - but does the industry think it is an olive branch or a PR exercise? By Jacob Granger • 4 min read
