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TechCrunch Sold by Yahoo to Private Equity Firm Regent
TechCrunch has been acquired by California-based private equity firm Regent, departing from its previous owner Yahoo. The tech news outlet, founded in 2005 and known for its coverage of the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem, had undergone multiple ownership changes over the years, including by AOL and Verizon. Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos stated that Yahoo and TechCrunch had diverging missions, prompting the sale. Regent, which also owns PCWorld and Macworld, is expected to continue supporting TechCrunch’s tech-focused identity. (Read More)(MediaPost Rating)
Saima Mohsin Highlights CNN’s Alleged Mistreatment of Disabled Journalists
Former CNN correspondent Saima Mohsin has shared her experience of injury and subsequent dismissal from CNN, accusing the network of failing to support her after she became disabled while on assignment. Speaking at the Disability Journalism Forum, Mohsin recounted her injury during the 2014 Gaza War and a years-long struggle with pain, workplace neglect, and a pending discrimination case. Now a presenter for Sky News, she called for more inclusive representation and support for disabled journalists across media organizations, warning against tokenistic portrayals and advocating for decision-making diversity. (Read More)(Press Gazette Rating)
Meta to Adopt Community Notes Despite X’s Flawed Moderation Record
Meta is rolling out its version of Community Notes across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, despite a Bloomberg analysis revealing serious issues with the crowdsourced moderation system as seen on Elon Musk’s X platform. While the program has been shown to reduce misinformation by over 60% in some studies, major flaws include high rates of note suppression due to user disagreement, especially on divisive topics. Additionally, mainstream media sources like Reuters and NPR—often criticized by Musk—form the backbone of the notes’ citations. Critics warn the system may be vulnerable to coordinated misinformation efforts. (Read More)(MediaPost Rating)
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