AI in Scottish newsrooms: NUJ Scotland Organiser warns of threats to jobs and trust
AI may help publishers cut costs, yet it threatens freelance income, public trust and the very future of journalism.
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When AI Meets Journalism: Navigating Legal Minefields in UK Newsrooms
UK newsrooms adopting AI face growing legal risks around liability and source protection, with outdated laws struggling to keep pace.
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Our New Survey: What the Public Really Thinks About Gen AI in the Newsroom
As artificial intelligence gains ground in news production, our new survey suggests that readers remain cautious and concerned about transparency and accountability.
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Google AI Launch Escalates ‘Zero Click’ Crisis for UK News Publishers
Publishers face mounting traffic losses as Google’s AI summaries keep users from clicking through to news websites.
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UK Data Law Fails Creatives, Sparking Fury Over AI Exploitation
The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces no new protections for creators, leaving AI firms free to scrape work without consent.
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How Gen AI Really Works
Gen AI doesn’t think, it calculates. Here’s what’s really happening when it gives you an answer.
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Harriet Meyer: Why We Can No Longer Ignore Generative AI
The financial journalist and AI trainer, Harriet Meyer, talks to Media by Machine about newsroom fears and why human judgement still matters.
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Quiz: A Game of Guess Who Wrote It?
Think you can outsmart the algorithm? Read two short texts, test your instincts, and vote to find out if you can spot the AI.
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Journalism’s AI Revolution is Missing the Point
In the rush to adopt AI, news organisations are overlooking the bigger picture. Dr Bronwyn Jones argues that AI must serve journalism’s mission, not just its bottom line.
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The Future of Journalism: Why the Next Chapter Looks Oddly Like the First
AI, lost revenue and information overload. Journalism’s future may not lie in reinvention, but in rediscovering its past.