FeaturedJune 26 2026

“Cybernetic” Reporters?

Reuters sees it as a possibility, with a new system. Read the article about it here.  (And then wonder if some day a robot will take your job….) Posted by Tim Morrissey

Which Spreads Faster: Fake News Or Real News?

The answer is – it sort of depends. But this article from the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard sheds some new light on the topic, specifically about Twitter content. Posted by Tim Morrissey

Local Anchors Push Back Against Sinclair’s “Promos”

This article from CNN represents the point of view of several local TV news anchors at Sinclair-owned stations. Sinclair is already the largest local TV owner in the nation – 173 stations either owned or operated – and the pending deal with Tribune Media would give Sinclair dozens more. Posted by Tim Morrissey

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