Five ways AI will reshape the media in 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, publishers face a volatile mix of legal battles, product bets, and renewed pressure to prove what only humans can do.
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Honeyjar AI raises $2 million to build PR firm in a box
The platform integrates multiple AI models with media data to automate tasks like list building and coverage tracking.
Hollywood creators launch coalition to set AI industry standards
Over 500 entertainment professionals unite to demand transparency and fair compensation for AI training data.
How Zetland reclaimed 200+ journalist-hours weekly with Good Tape
A Danish outlet built their own transcription tool after reporters spent up to seven hours each, every week, manually transcribing.
Why journalists choose Good Tape for interview transcription
A newsroom-built tool balances affordability, security, and accuracy for reporters who can't compromise on source protection.
How a Small Newsroom Used Google Pinpoint for Investigative Journalism
A seven-person newsroom used free document analysis tools to track developer fraud across three North Carolina cities.
Media Copilot audience survey: Practical insights beat hype
I’m excited to report the results from the first Media Copilot audience survey. I’ve been covering the intersection of AI and media for a couple of years now, and if I’m being honest, I’ve been a little lax about better understanding what my readers want. That’s mostly because I’ve been simultaneously working as an AI …
Why small newsrooms are using Google Pinpoint for document-heavy investigations
Free access and collaborative features help small outlets tackle big FOIA investigations.
Good Tape vs Otter: Comparing transcription workflows
Both tools deliver AI-powered transcription at similar price points, but differ on data security, file limits.
OpenAI launches free AI training academy for newsrooms
New hub offers on-demand courses and playbooks for journalists.