Tracking journalism job cuts in 2025; New York Times adds 1 million subscribers

Your daily press review

Google is testing an AI mode for its search engine
Source: 9to5Google
https://9to5google.com/2025/02/05/google-search-ai-mode-testing/

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AI in audiovisual: charters and training to tame the technology
Source: Le Monde
https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2025/02/06/dans-l-audiovisuel-des-chartes-et-des-formations-pour-dompter-l-ia_6534838_3234.html

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Tracking journalism job cuts in 2025
Source: Press Gazette
https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/journalism-job-cuts-2025-tracked/

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SODEC and FMC invest in nine youth animation series projects from Quebec
Source: CTVM
https://ctvm.info/la-sodec-et-le-fmc-investiront-3-m-dans-neuf-projets-de-series-quebecoises-danimation-jeunesse/

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Are deepfakes the beginning of the end for AI-summarized news?
Source: Generative AI Newsroom
https://generative-ai-newsroom.com/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-ai-summarized-news-196432290e9e

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Only two weeks left to submit for the Michener Awards and Scholarships in Canada
Source: CNW Newswire
https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/il-ne-reste-que-deux-semaines-pour-soumettre-au-prix-et-aux-bourses-michener-845679024.html

The Tunisian National Journalists' Syndicate appeals judgment against Chadha Hadj Mbarek
Source: Tekiano
https://www.tekiano.com/2025/02/06/le-syndicat-national-des-journalistes-tunisiens-fait-appel-du-jugement-contre-chadha-hadj-mbarek/

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Media's relationship with artificial intelligence: challenges and opportunities
Source: RFI
https://www.rfi.fr/fr/monde/20250206-intelligence-artificielle-les-m%C3%A9dias-s-en-emparent-autant-qu-ils-s-en-m%C3%A9fient

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Mapping AI's impact on media and journalism: issues and usage
Source: La Revue des Médias INA
https://larevuedesmedias.ina.fr/intelligence-artificielle-ia-medias-journalisme-cartographie-enjeux-usages

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Reducing dependency on Google and Meta: A challenge for SEO
Source: LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/comment-all%C3%A9ger-la-d%C3%A9pendance-%C3%A0-google-seo-et-m%C3%A9ta-pour-berthomet-blwbe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

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Why CBS is at the epicenter of Trump’s media assault
Source: NPR
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/06/nx-s1-5288181/why-cbs-stands-at-the-epicenter-of-trumps-assault-on-the-media

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The survival of Quebec television: challenges and solutions
Source: Journal de Montréal
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/02/05/pour-que-survive-notre-television

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A springboard for Quebec's online music industry
Source: La Presse
https://lp.ca/vOdgkH?sharing=true

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The Pentagon-press corps relationship: a complex dynamic
Source: Columbia Journalism Review
https://www.cjr.org/analysis/pentagon-press-corps-pete-hegseth.php

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Deepfake video impersonates VOA reporter, raising concerns over press freedom
Source: VOA News
https://www.voanews.com/a/deepfake-video-impersonates-voa-press-freedom-reporter/7964722.html

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AI in news: how to create an artificial news anchor
Source: The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2025/feb/06/artificial-news-how-to-create-an-ai-anchor-video

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Elon Musk and media coverage: a turbulent relationship
Source: Poynter
https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2025/elon-musk-news-coverage/

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New York Times reports Q4 2024 earnings and sets 2025 financial targets
Source: New York Times : 1 million more subscribers
https://nytco-assets.nytimes.com/2025/02/Q4-2024-Earnings-Release-Final-for-Distribution.pdf

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India revokes nonprofit and tax status of news outlets
Source: CPJ
https://cpj.org/2025/02/india-revokes-nonprofit-and-tax-status-of-news-outlets/

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Over 1,000 French-language AI-generated media polluting the web, survey finds
Source: Next Ink
https://next.ink/153613/enquete-plus-de-1-000-medias-en-francais-generes-par-ia-polluent-le-web-et-google/

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2026 Winter Olympics : Radio-Canada/CBC reveals its first anchor selections
Source: ICI Radio-Canada
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/2138262/jeux-olympiques-milan-cortina-chefs-antenne?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

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Politico’s payroll mishap sheds light on ties with USAID
Source: The Deep Dive
https://thedeepdive.ca/politicos-payroll-mishap-shinea-light-on-usaid-ties/

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BCE reports Q4 2024 earnings and announces financial targets for 2025 : profits of C$505 million
Source: Newswire
https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/bce-presente-ses-resultats-du-t4-2024-et-de-l-ensemble-de-l-exercice-et-annonce-ses-cibles-financieres-pour-2025-851639560.html

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