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Business Insider Pushes ChatGPT Use Amid Privacy Concerns and Union Pushback
Business Insider is encouraging employees to integrate ChatGPT into daily workflows, highlighting usage during an April all-hands meeting that featured a “power users” leaderboard. Leadership praised ChatGPT’s impact on editorial and business operations, with spokesperson Amanda Howard stating nearly 70% of staff now use the enterprise version. However, the push has raised privacy and transparency concerns, as some employees were unaware their usage was being tracked. The Insider Union is seeking clarity on data collection practices and participating in drafting new AI editorial policies. This comes after Business Insider’s parent company, Axel Springer, signed a major licensing deal with OpenAI, whose details remain undisclosed to staff. Read More (Nieman Lab Rating)
Trump Administration Fires 600 Voice of America Staff, Sparking Outcry
Approximately one-third of Voice of America’s workforce, mostly contract journalists, have been fired by the Trump administration, raising alarms about press freedom and potential risks to foreign nationals now forced to leave the U.S. Director Michael Abramowitz condemned the move, calling it unjustified and dangerous for journalists from repressive countries. Kari Lake, senior adviser at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, defended the firings as part of “rightsizing” efforts. The VOA building has also been listed for rent, signaling deeper structural changes. Read More (Washington Examiner Rating)
Why Fake Health Information Spreads Faster Than Facts Online
A new report explores the viral nature of health misinformation on the internet, which often combines emotional storytelling, misleading visuals, and false authority to spread quickly. Examples include pandemic-era myths and exaggerated health claims like ginger curing cancer. The report urges people to verify claims using reliable sources such as WHO or peer-reviewed journals, and to avoid sharing unverified content. Public health experts warn that unchecked misinformation can erode trust in healthcare systems and lead to real-world harm. Read More (News From The States Rating)
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This essay brings attention to a number of important problems in the modern media landscape, such as the widespread dissemination of health misinformation on the internet, the disturbing government measures affecting press freedom with VOA, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence by corporations and privacy concerns at sites like Business Insider. It stresses the significance of media literacy, openness, and journalistic ethics in handling these complicated issues. Be well-informed and analytical! fnf mods