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Journalists are using AI. They should be talking to their audience about it.

A new toolkit from Poynter’s MediaWise, in collaboration with AP, aims to make that easier, reduce consumer anxiety through AI literacy

May 30, 2025

When homelessness rises, so do the stakes of getting the story right

This new guide helps journalists navigate the ethical and human challenges of reporting on homelessness

May 29, 2025

Lisa Halverstadt

AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution

From viral shrimp messiahs to fake news popes, AI is warping how we see the world — and what we believe

May 7, 2025

Amaris Castillo

People who fear the Trump administration are asking editors to remove their names from old news stories.

Here are some questions to ask while managing these requests

April 30, 2025

Fentanyl crisis, Iraqi civilian killings and deaths from restrictive abortion laws recognized in 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes

ProPublica’s investigation into preventable deaths caused by restrictive abortion laws earned the prestigious Batten Medal for exceptional journalism

April 29, 2025

Amaris Castillo

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Q&A: A daughter tells her Native mother’s story — and a larger American one

In ‘Medicine River,’ journalist Mary Annette Pember confronts the legacy of boarding schools and the trauma passed down through generations

April 21, 2025

Amaris Castillo

This series shows how journalism can break down polarization, one personal story at a time

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s ‘Behind the Gun’ project blends empathy, complexity and scale to reach audiences across the gun debate divide

April 18, 2025

What news audiences can teach journalists about artificial intelligence

Generative AI is changing journalism. Audiences have clear expectations for how it’s used.

April 16, 2025

Matt Drudge broke the Lewinsky story — and the media gatekeepers

The Drudge Report’s Lewinsky scoop shattered newsroom standards and helped usher in an era of viral, ‘it’s out there’ reporting

April 15, 2025

When was the last time AI made you laugh? Scenes from the 2025 Summit on AI, Ethics and Journalism

This and other takeaways from the 2025 Summit on AI, Ethics and Journalism from Poynter and The Associated Press

April 11, 2025

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