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Survey Shows Widespread Belief in Media Bias
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals that 77% of U.S. adults believe news organizations present biased coverage of social and political issues. While slightly lower than the 79% reported in 2020, this marks a consistent trend over nearly four decades. The survey highlights partisan divides, with 87% of Republicans saying news coverage favors one side, compared to 67% of Democrats. Despite this, 73% of Americans say media criticism is essential to holding political leaders accountable. The survey was conducted among 9,680 adults with a margin of error of 1.3 percentage points. Read More – The Hill Rating
Sam Altman Criticizes New York Times Over AI Lawsuit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called out The New York Times during the publication’s DealBook conference, accusing the outlet of being “on the wrong side of history” regarding its lawsuit against OpenAI. The Times alleges that OpenAI improperly used its content to train AI models. The suit, which also targets OpenAI investor Microsoft, underscores broader tensions between tech companies and media organizations over copyright and AI advancements. Read More – Adweek Rating
Esquire Retracts False Claim About Neil Bush Pardon
Esquire retracted a column by Charles Pierce that erroneously claimed President George H.W. Bush pardoned his son, Neil Bush, for financial controversies. The column, initially titled “Hunter Biden Isn’t the First Presidential Son Caught Up in Controversy,” faced backlash after being flagged for factual errors. The publication updated the story with a correction before ultimately removing it, issuing a formal apology. Read More – Mediaite Rating
Court Upholds $25M Fine Against Meta for Political Ad Disclosure Violations
A Washington appellate court upheld a $25 million fine against Meta for failing to disclose required information about political ads as mandated by state law. The company argued the law violates the First Amendment and conflicts with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, but the court rejected these claims. The ruling reinforces Washington’s efforts to increase transparency around micro-targeted political ads. Read More – MediaPost Rating
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