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White House Bars AP Reporters from Events, Press Freedom Concerns Grow
The White House has barred Associated Press (AP) reporters from multiple events, citing dissatisfaction with AP’s editorial choices, a move condemned as a violation of press freedom. AP Executive Editor Julie Pace confirmed that two reporters were denied access to White House events on Tuesday. The press advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called the action “incredible pettiness” and a direct attack on the First Amendment. The Trump administration has previously restricted access to public broadcasters and private news organizations, removed government transparency resources, and pursued legal action against critical media outlets. (Read More) – RSF Rating
Thomson Reuters Wins Key AI Copyright Battle Over Westlaw Data Use
A U.S. federal court has ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters in a copyright case involving AI and fair use. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 against legal research firm Ross Intelligence, argued that Ross used Westlaw’s legal materials without permission to train its AI system. Judge Stephanos Bibas of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Ross’s fair use defense, setting a precedent in AI-related copyright cases. The ruling aligns with ongoing legal challenges from authors, artists, and media organizations against AI developers, including OpenAI and Microsoft, over alleged unauthorized data usage. (Read More) – AP News Rating
ProPublica Wins Defamation Case Over CEO Exposé
A multiyear defamation lawsuit against journalist William D. Cohan and ProPublica has officially ended in victory for the investigative newsroom. The case stemmed from a 2020 article detailing the rise and fall of Jide Zeitlin, former CEO of Tapestry (parent company of Coach and Kate Spade). Zeitlin sued for defamation in 2021, but courts consistently ruled in favor of Cohan, citing the article’s thorough sourcing and lack of actual malice. With New York’s highest court declining to hear further appeals, Zeitlin agreed to cover certain legal costs, effectively closing the case. ProPublica hailed the ruling as a win for press freedom. (Read More) – ProPublica Rating
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