Quick reads Mediahuis joins SPUR Coalition to help set global AI standards for journalism European publisher Mediahuis becomes a founding member of the SPUR Coalition, joining major UK media groups to push for fair use of journalism in AI. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads New SLAPP guidance and advice hub for journalists facing legal intimidation SLAPPstraining.org provides case studies and interviews with prominent journalists who have faced legal threats designed to silence their work By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads UK press freedom: RSF Index reveals global crisis and rising risks at home The average global score for press freedom is at its lowest since the Index began in 2002 - as legal threats emerge as the fastest-growing silencer of journalism By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Quick reads Washington Post joins news aggregation app Cafeyn in bid for global growth The US giant joins a platform with more than 2.5 million users and 5000 other news sources worldwide By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads UK TV news offers limited coverage of May elections, Cardiff study finds Independence debates overshadow other issues in Scottish and Welsh election reporting, with Channel 4 News leading in-depth coverage By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads New UNESCO-SembraMedia guide for women journalism entrepreneurs The resource helps women overcome structural barriers and work towards sustainable business models, audience development, team management, safety, partnerships and more By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Guardian launches fortnightly newsletter on how the climate crisis impacts sport The Hotspot will cover stories ranging from extreme weather’s effects on athletes to fan activism – it's another newsletter in a portfolio of 50 collectively reaching nearly 6m users By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Applications open for European journalist retreat on trauma, resilience and ethical reporting Step away from the daily pressures of the newsroom and learn about psychological resilience - travel, accommodation and meals covered By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads HuffPost UK integrates Taboola's DeeperDive AI The answer engine provides readers with timely, contextual answers based on the publication's own reporting By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BJTC revamps student journalism awards to reflect digital-first newsrooms New awards focused on social video, live reporting and representation better reflect the realities of the modern newsroom By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads 18-24s embrace AI and chatbots for news, new RISJ report finds Findings from the young audiences report also show a preference for visual platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and lower levels of trust and interest towards the news compared to older generations. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Schibsted open sources AI text-to-video tool for news content A new open-source tool from Schibsted could make video news production faster and more accessible for newsrooms everywhere By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
