Nicole Blanchett

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It’s become clear that many news organizations are still operating in the ethical equivalent of the Wild West when it comes to how they use artificial intelligence. (Shutterstock)

Have journalists skipped the ethics conversation when it comes to using AI?

As artificial intelligence is incorporated into more newsrooms, journalists must ensure they use AI with transparency so that it does not undermine their credibility.
Developing clear policies and principles that are communicated with audiences should be an essential part of any newsroom’s AI practice. (Shutterstock)

Transparency and trust: How news consumers in Canada want AI to be used in journalism

The news industry has high hopes that the use of AI could lead to better journalism, but there is still a lot of work to be done in terms of figuring out how to use it ethically.
La façon dont les journalistes considèrent leur audience dans les salles de rédaction a beaucoup évolué. Ce changement est largement dû aux données d'audience. (Shutterstock)

Voici comment les données d’audience façonnent le journalisme canadien

Une nouvelle étude sur le journalisme canadien examine l’impact des données d’audience sur l’information dans les médias et la perception qu’ont les journalistes de leur public.
There’s been a big shift in how journalists consider their audiences in newsrooms. That shift is largely due to audience data. (Shutterstock)

How audience data is shaping Canadian journalism

A new study on Canadian journalism examines the impact of audience data on journalistic roles and journalists’ perceptions of their audience
HuffPost Canada was abruptly shut down on March 9, 2021, by Buzzfeed as part of a broad restructuring plan for the company. This closure came two weeks after two dozen workers filed for union certification. (Shutterstock)

Bottom‑up, audience‑driven and shut down: How HuffPost Canada left its mark on Canadian media

From prioritizing diversity to a bottom-up editorial process to using traditional marketing practices to develop journalistic stories, HuffPost Canada was a digital-first innovator.

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