Although whistleblowers are rare, they are powerful sources for uncovering corruption in businesses and government. Their impact is widely felt, from Deep Throat providing clues about the Watergate scandal to former employees of the tech startup Theranos revealing that the company was putting its customers’ health at risk. But what are the ground rules for journalists when interviewing whistleblowers?
Author: Coralie Carlson
Many journalists try to be objective in their work, which means they don’t take sides or show bias. But there are renewed calls for journalists to stand up for what they believe is right rather than report from a position of neutrality.
ChatGPT and other AI writing tools have the potential to revolutionize many areas of our world, but unfortunately, creating disinformation is one of them.
A recent study by NewsGuard, a tech company that helps weed out online misinformation, found that ChatGPT could be manipulated to create misinformation in 80% of attempts.
There is some new evidence that it can, according to researchers who paid FOX News viewers $15 an hour to watch CNN for a month.
Chances are we all know someone – a family member, a friend, a classmate, or a co-worker – who believes in conspiracy theories. The temptation to fact-check their every statement may be strong, but it isn’t likely to change anyone’s mind.
There are two distinct situations that could lead to this scenario.
Citizen journalism, particularly the recording of breaking news through photos and video, is an essential part of modern reporting. But it is only half of the work. It is the job of journalists to put this raw information through the process of verification.
Let’s start by breaking down that question. What is the media? That term is so broad, it includes news organizations, entertainment companies, and social media influencers.
You are absolutely correct. I am often amazed at how quickly an interesting story that impacts a huge number of people drops off the radar.
TV stations don’t spy on each other with secret cameras or listening devices — but they do keep close tabs on each other.
