Media Trust and New News Outlets

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses media trust and the potential for a new news outlet amid attacks from The New York Times Magazine. He believes there is a lack of trust in mainstream media and sees an opportunity for new media voices to provide news content to a younger generation.

Chinese Propaganda using ChatGPT

OpenAI claims Chinese propagandists used ChatGPT to produce critical articles about the U.S. in Spanish news outlets. NBC News' Kevin Collier explores the issue and potential prevention strategies.

Accusations of USAID Funding News Outlets for Democratic Party Favorable Coverage

Major news outlets reject unsubstantiated accusations by President Trump and right-wing influencers that USAID paid millions to newsrooms for favorable Democratic Party coverage. Outlets like Politico and Associated Press deny receiving any funds from USAID. Reuters clarifies that governments pay for news services but it doesn't influence coverage.

Confidential Material Leak from Donald Trump Campaign

Confidential material from inside the Donald Trump campaign was leaked to three news outlets, but they have refused to reveal details. The Trump campaign claimed it was hacked by Iranians. News outlets are cautious about publishing due to concerns about source credibility in the misinformation age.

Google's Use of AI in Search Results

Google is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries, potentially reducing the importance of links and web pages for publishers. This could lead to a negative impact on brands and publishers who rely on organic search traffic. However, there may be opportunities for news outlets and media creators to strike deals with Google to benefit from licensing data for AI models.

Lawsuits against Media Matters over coverage of hate speech on social media platform X

Missouri Attorney General sues Media Matters for not turning over internal documents related to hate speech coverage on social media platform X, claiming the group is trying to destroy free speech. Lawsuit follows similar action by Texas AG, raising concerns that news outlets could be targeted next. Elon Musk's takeover of X and rollback of content moderation policies have been praised by rightwing leaders, leading to fears of stifling criticism and promoting hate speech and misinformation.