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MediaMorph Edition 39 - by HANA News
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I was walking around my shared office space, Origin, yesterday when I passed my friend and fellow AI enthusiast, Will. He was grinning from ear to ear. It turned out it was not his birthday, nor had he won the lottery, but he had been playing with OpenAI’s Deep Research. He gave me a quick demo, as if he were showing off a new Ferrari Spider.
Available to Pro subscribers for $200 a month, my pal Will reckons it has more than paid for itself.
Using the o3 reasoning model, Deep Research will take its time (roughly 30 minutes) to build a PHD level report for academics, business analysts or the simply curious. Early feedback suggests that it would take three research assistants at least a day to do what this model does in minutes. Inevitably, it is fallible and still prone to mistakes, but this represents a massive leap in reasoning and starts to smell a lot like AGI.
Check out this YouTube video to meet the developers behind it. For excellent user feedback, check out Modem Futura’s podcast Artisanal Intellectual: a response to OpenAI's Deep Research. For a typically esoteric review, see Ben Thomson’s Deep Research and Knowledge Value on Stratechery.
Clearly, this feels like a “Bloomberg terminal” moment when a new technology becomes a must-have superpower. Every newsroom should have at least one Deep Research subscriber trained on navigating the prompts - a boon to investigative journalism and deep background research.
But what if… as this level of knowledge becomes more accessible, publishers offer premium subscribers the option to “go deeper” within an article within their existing browser? This would provide increased engagement, more dwell time and improved subscriber retention. Perplexity are already on it.
Mark Riley, CEO of Mathison AI
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AI and Media and Journalism
New York Times goes all-in on internal AI tools Semafor - February 16, 2025 The New York Times is cautiously integrating AI into its newsroom. It launched an internal tool called Echo, which enhances journalistic tasks like social media copy generation and article summarization. While the initiative is seen as a way to improve accessibility and uncover the truth, strict guidelines are in place to prevent misuse amid ongoing concerns about copyright infringement and staff scepticism regarding the impact of AI on reporting quality. |
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Generative AI is already being used in journalism – here’s how people feel about it The Conversation - February 16, 2025 A recent report reveals that while audiences are generally comfortable with the use of generative AI in journalism for behind-the-scenes tasks, concerns about transparency, accuracy, and ethical implications remain prevalent, particularly regarding significant content creation. To navigate this evolving landscape, audiences are encouraged to seek clarity on AI usage from news organizations and support those that use AI to enhance rather than replace human journalism. |
Who’s suing AI and who’s signing: 14 publishers join lawsuit against start-up Cohere Press Gazette - February 14, 2025 The ongoing legal battles between news publishers and AI companies highlight a critical tension over content usage, as some publishers sue for unauthorized scraping while others strike lucrative licensing deals for their material. As the landscape evolves, major outlets like The New York Times and The Guardian navigate different strategies to protect their intellectual property and adapt to AI advancements. |
News/Media Alliance Announces New Industry Lawsuit Against AI Content Theft News/Media Alliance - February 13, 2025 A coalition of major news publishers, including Advance Local Media and Condé Nast, has filed a lawsuit against AI company Cohere Inc. for allegedly using their content without authorization to develop generative AI systems. The lawsuit raises critical concerns about copyright protections in the digital age. It underscores the challenges faced by media organizations in safeguarding their intellectual property rights against exploitation by tech companies. |
Business Insider joins AI lawsuit against Cohere Talking Biz News - February 13, 2025 Business Insider and the News/Media Alliance have filed a lawsuit against AI company Cohere for allegedly using their journalism without permission. The lawsuit emphasizes the need to protect intellectual property rights. It aims to create a fair framework for the licensed use of journalism, ensuring the sustainability of the media industry while recognizing the potential benefits of AI. |
AI has the potential to upend my hopes and dreams. That doesn’t mean it should The Seattle Times - February 14, 2025 A 15-year-old aspiring journalist grapples with feelings of inferiority as AI rapidly advances, questioning the future of journalism and creative pursuits in a world where machines can edit, translate, and create art more efficiently. This anxiety reflects a broader concern among today's youth about finding fulfilment and meaning in their work amidst the rise of artificial intelligence. |
OpenAI partners with Schibsted Media Group Openai - OpenAI and Schibsted Media Group have partnered to integrate VG, Aftenposten, Aftonbladet, and Svenska Dagbladet news and archives into ChatGPT. This partnership enhances user experience by providing access to high-quality journalism and historical content. It highlights a commitment to providing credible information and enriching discussions through technology. |
“The Power of the Next Generation”: Ronan Farrow talks investigative journalism, media distrust, AI – The Bowdoin Orient Bowdoinorient - February 14, 2025 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow addressed the challenges facing the media industry at Kresge Auditorium. He emphasized the need for creativity and public service in journalism to combat disinformation and rebuild trust. He also highlighted the crucial role of young people in shaping a sustainable future for quality news amid an increasingly partisan opinion and misinformation landscape. |
BuzzFeed is launching a new, AI–powered social media network. Slate Magazine - February 11, 2025 BuzzFeed is pivoting towards a new social media platform, "BF Island," to foster a joyful and creative environment for women and LGBTQ+ users while distancing itself from engagement-driven algorithms. Amid significant layoffs and financial struggles, CEO Jonah Peretti critiques the current state of social media and aims to offer an oasis from algorithmic negativity through AI-driven interactive experiences. |
AI and Academic Publishing
AI-enabled fakery has ‘infiltrated academic publishing’ say researchers As highlighted by recent studies, the rise of AI-generated fraudulent scientific papers produced by "paper mills" poses a significant threat to academic integrity and medical research. These bogus papers, often filled with nonsensical terms like "vegetative electron microscopy," undermine trust in scholarly work and complicate the detection of fraud amid increasing publication pressures. |
Prevalence of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Text in Neurosurgical Publications: Implications for Academic Integrity and Ethical Authorship Cureus - As AI tools rapidly proliferate across sectors like healthcare, education, and business, it's crucial to examine their ethical implications, effectiveness, and biases. This exploration highlights the need for regulatory frameworks and the importance of upskilling employees to navigate the evolving landscape of AI responsibly. |
(PDF) Revolutionizing Academic Medical Writing: The Role of AI Academic medical writing is essential for clearly and precisely communicating research findings, fostering collaboration, and informing clinical practice. Adhering to structured approaches and ethical standards enhances transparency and reproducibility, ultimately contributing to advancements in healthcare. |
Academic publishing could be facing a watershed moment Three UK universities, including Sheffield, are opting out of costly Elsevier agreements. This shift reflects a broader trend in academic publishing: institutions seek sustainable alternatives amid budget constraints and stalled open-access transitions. This shift will allow libraries to explore community-owned publishing solutions and rethink their strategies for accessing vital research content. |
Does authorship mean anything when academic papers are simply citable tokens? Impact of Social Sciences - February 17, 2025 The rise of citation metrics has transformed academic authorship into a questionable concept, prioritizing quantity over quality and leading to manipulative practices that inflate journal impact factors. This shift fosters a "publish or perish" mentality, where recognition is often gained through dubious means rather than genuine contributions to knowledge. |
New government-funded fellowships explore the impact of AI on scientific research Open Access Government - February 13, 2025 The AI Metascience Fellowship Programme, backed by £4 million in funding, aims to harness AI's transformative potential in scientific research while addressing ethical challenges and enhancing research practices. Collaborations among leading institutions highlight innovative projects focused on improving research reliability and transparency and tackling global issues like sustainability and healthcare. |
Weekend reads: ‘Why I retracted part of my PhD dissertation’; second NIH official departs; Bik fund Retraction Watch - February 15, 2025 This week at Retraction Watch highlighted crucial developments in academic integrity, including Springer Nature's retraction of AI-related papers and ongoing discussions about the controversial "arsenic life" study. With over 55,000 retractions now documented, the landscape of scholarly publishing faces increasing scrutiny amid concerns about plagiarism and data integrity. |
'Carelessness rife' in UK publishing fact-checking as concerns grow over workloads, AI and 'status bias' The publishing industry faces significant challenges in fact-checking nonfiction. Tight schedules and budget constraints lead to overlooked details and a reliance on the author's trustworthiness. Experts emphasize the need for rigorous verification processes to prevent the spread of misinformation and highlight the variability in editorial practices across publishers. |
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