Credit: London Centric / Jennifer Forward-Hayter. Caption: Jim Waterson, editor of London Centric, stands by an illegally-parked ice cream van on Westminster Bridge in central London. News Jim Waterson on founding London Centric: "You've got to have a bit of joy" The former Guardian media editor has grown his Substack news title to 3.9k paying members with scoops, laughs and word of mouth By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
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News B2B publisher Citywire launches AI-powered research tool to deepen user engagement Citywire AI is a time-saver for professional investors looking for in-depth research and market trends By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
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News What the public wants: seven opportunities for newsrooms in the age of generative AI A new report by the Reuters Institute reveals that trust in AI-generated news remains low, but transparent newsroom policies and the everyday use of the technology are beginning to shift this scepticism By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
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