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FCC Approves Skydance Merger with Paramount Following DEI and Bias Concerns
Paramount Global’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, particularly at CBS News, have come under scrutiny from the Trump administration, which has delayed Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount. The $8 billion merger gained FCC approval after Skydance committed to civil rights compliance and pledged to investigate media bias through a third-party watchdog. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr praised the commitments, citing them as a step toward restoring trust in national media. The decision follows a $16 million settlement between Paramount and President Trump over alleged media bias by CBS News. Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez dissented, warning the FCC’s actions compromise press freedom. Read More (Washington Examiner Rating)
Trump Declares Legal Wins Over Major News Outlets Following Paramount Settlement
President Trump claimed victory over “Fake News Media” after recent settlements with ABC and CBS totaling over $31 million. Trump suggested he would receive an additional $20 million in advertising from Skydance’s new ownership post-merger, though Paramount denied such an agreement beyond the $16 million public settlement. The CBS decision to cancel “The Late Show” and remove Stephen Colbert is being interpreted as political capitulation. Trump warned mainstream media outlets that they are “on notice” as he continues legal challenges. Read More (The Hill Rating)
Study Finds Generative AI Relies Heavily on Journalistic Content for Timely Queries
A new report from Muck Rack’s Generative Pulse reveals that generative AI models cite journalistic content in 27% of all answers, and nearly 49% when questions imply recency. The study found that ChatGPT cites outlets like Reuters, Axios, and Time significantly more often than Claude, which tends to focus on lifestyle content. The research also highlights disparities in citation quality, with ChatGPT more frequently linking to news published within the last year. The findings underscore journalism’s foundational role in the development of generative AI outputs, even as disputes persist over unauthorized syndication and source attribution. Read More (Nieman Lab Rating)
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