Football Regulation and AI legislation feature in the King’s Speech
Lisa Nandy gives a grinning welcome to the announcement of her department's plans Lisa Nandy, the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in the UK, is to drive forward with legislation to deal with two of the most contentious topics impacting British life: football and artifiicial intelligence. In the King's Speech, Charles III said his [...]
How Countries Score On Safeguarding Primary Source Journalism And Press Freedom
Action Plans of National Committee on ‘Safety of Journalists’ National Committees have been established in several countries – particularly those among the 47 member states of the Council Europe (CoE) – as part of campaigns on the safety of journalists. These committees bring together key stakeholders to assess existing risks, public policy needs and to coordinate. Their establishment and ongoing [...]
Shutting out the news media to the detriment of policing – major report on journalism-police relationship
News industry initiative leads to 26 recommendations for professional news and crime reporters to get better access to officers and investigation information Urgent steps are needed to repair the widespread ‘fractured’ relationship between police forces and the mainstream media which has come under further stress from ‘social media sleuths’ and conspiracy theorists. The necessary action and analysis of the breakdown [...]
NMC Review of CoE Guidelines on Responsible AI Implementation in Journalism
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its application within journalism, ensuring that these technologies are used responsibly is more crucial than ever. Recognizing this, the Council of Europe’s (CoE) Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) adopted comprehensive guidelines on November 2023. These guidelines aim to provide practical advice for policymakers, technology providers, platforms, media [...]
Championing Primary Source Journalism in an Era of Misinformation
NMC CEO Andy Moger Addressing the Council of Europe CDMSI Plenary In a world increasingly dominated by synthetic content and misinformation, the authenticity and reliability of Primary Source Journalism (PSJ) stand as vital pillars of democracy and informed public discourse, says News Media Coalition (NMC) CEO Andrew Moger. On June 19, 2024, Andy Moger, CEO of the News Media Coalition [...]
Ensuring Access: Governmental Support for Primary Source Journalism in Europe
Strengthening Journalistic Freedoms ‘for on the ground’ reporting High-level institutional support for the essential role of journalism is gaining traction worldwide, particularly across Europe and the UK. This support underscores the importance of facilitating everyday newsgathering. However, translating this recognition into practical measures that empower and protect 'on-the-ground' journalism remains a significant challenge amidst the growing pressures on the news [...]