Publishers respond as ChatGPT takes live news | New investigative site covers global health
And Future looks to print for slice of luxury ads market
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As ChatGPT starts taking live content from publisher websites what should be done about it?
The generative AI technology answers millions of readers’ questions without need for them to visit original news websites, so poses a clear threat to publisher business models. We also know that distinguishing fact from fiction is not ChatGPT’s strong suit.
But not all publishers are taking up the opportunity to block the bots.
We've sought out the latest expert guidance on what to do about ChatGPT and also provide a rundown of the major publishers who have so far banned generative AI models from reading their sites.
Future has launched luxury print title targeting high spenders, yet available for free with The Week and at locations where the well-heeled are expected to congregate.
And we spoke to the executive director of a new donation-funded news website which aims to fill a reporting gap on global health issues. The Examination has 12 journalists with plans for further expansion.
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New from Press Gazette
Boss of new global health newsroom: ‘There is no for-profit model for what we’re doing’
“There is a wide range of health threats that are critically under-covered by the Western media, especially. These health threats affect all of us, but disproportionately harm the poor.”
Major news publishers block the bots as ChatGPT starts taking live news
“No one is generating any traffic from allowing it currently, so why let them take it for free with nothing in return?”
Future targets resilient luxury sector with new print title The Blend
“The Blend offers readers a digestible take on modern luxury, presented in a perfect bound, premium stock print product.”
News in brief
Guardian US has launched a new six-person investigations unit led by Michael Hudson, previously a senior editor at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Two staffers join from elsewhere at The Guardian, and the new data editor joins from American Public Media. Two new investigative reporter roles are yet to be filled.
Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tucker has reportedly told staff following a content review that her priorities for the business paper are improving audience engagement and attracting a younger readership - the current average age of a WSJ reader being 59. (The Daily Beast)
STV has appointed former Channel 4 News and Peston producer Paris Gourtsoyannis as its new Westminster correspondent, a role he previously held for four years at The Scotsman. He will contribute to STV News at Six and Scotland Tonight. (STV)
The 2024 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism is The Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s Rosa Furneaux, Durham University has announced. The fellowship committee said it had been "particularly impressed with Ms Furneaux’s moral conviction, gravitas and focus on exposing wrong-doing".
The Observer has removed a print edition article from its website which purported to be an interview with singer Rowetta, but was in fact apparently a Q&A with actor Mathew Horne. (Manchester Evening News)
The police chief who led the August raid of the Kansas-based Marion County Record newspaper has resigned days after he was suspended. (The Wichita Eagle)
Apple is making it so that app subscribers - for example potentially news apps like The Economist or The New York Times - will have their subscriptions automatically connect to Apple Podcasts, meaning they can listen to paywalled content more easily. (Apple)
Podcast 57: What is the Murdoch Factor?
Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford discusses The Murdoch Factor with Peter Jukes (author of Fall of the House of Murdoch and co-founder of Byline Times). What is the key quality which has enabled Murdoch’s success and what does the future of media look like without him?
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Race to buy The Telegraph: Who are the latest runners and riders?
Jeremy Kyle says ‘world has moved on’ since ITV scandal as he joins Nicola Thorp on TalkTV breakfast
Mail and Sun in dead heat for title of most-read UK commercial newsbrand
David Montgomery’s National World buys Midland News Association
Mail on Sunday agrees to correct Braverman grooming gangs ethnicity claim
