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“Those concerned that the corporation is at risk of losing its bearings point to a BBC website piece about penis fillers or recent social videos of reporters holding cheap mics, content creator-style. Meanwhile, they fear flagship shows such as the Today program or the 10:00 news, which continue to attract large audiences, have not been nourished or championed online.” —SC
The number of articles Cris Tolomia wrote for Quartz’s website on October 8. Almost all of the news on Quartz’s homepage is produced by Tolomia, who appears to be making heavy use of AI. (Press Gazette / Rob Waugh) —SS
“After abandoning a $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock in late June over a regulatory roadblock, Getty Images now plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and go private in partnership with Charles Koch’s investment firm.” —SS
“Fox’s opinion and morning shows, including My View with Lara Trump, Fox & Friends, and Life, Liberty & Levin, leaned on the promise of AI, economic investment and the race with China, skewing Fox’s coverage more favorably, [Semafor’s] analysis showed. The network’s news shows were more measured.” —SC
Christy Tanner started in February. A three-person “temporary Office of the CEO” will oversee the organization until a permanent replacement is found. —SS
“Ms. Swisher, Mrs. Clinton, and Vox Media will share advertising revenue from the episodes.” —SC
“Mass Daily News is a publication engineered to produce the rage-bait content that online algorithms love. And with the use of AI, the site shows how one savvy operator can impact the political conversation.” —SC
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