media integrity
Polish Senator's Physical Confrontation With Journalist Raises Serious Press Freedom Concerns
Dec 11, 2025 08:03 pm CST
A Polish senator sparked nationwide controversy after attempting to remove a journalist's lapel microphone during an interview in parliament, raising significant concerns about press freedom and politician-media boundaries. The incident, captured on video, has prompted official ethics complaints and widespread public condemnation of the senator's physical intrusion into the female journalist's personal space.
Trump's $1 Billion Lawsuit Threat Against BBC Over Misleading Speech Edit That Led to Executive Resignations
Nov 11, 2025 07:32 am CST
Former US President Donald Trump threatens the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over edited footage that falsely suggested he called for violent action before the 2021 Capitol riot. The controversy has already forced the resignation of top BBC executives and raised questions about media accountability and editorial standards at the British broadcaster.
AI and Journalism: MIT Researcher Neil Thompson on Trust, Integrity and the Future of Media
Nov 10, 2025 04:06 pm CST
MIT's Professor Neil Thompson offers a nuanced perspective on AI's impact on journalism, arguing that while artificial intelligence will transform newsroom practices and increase competition, the fundamental values of journalistic integrity and truth verification will become more essential than ever. As AI-generated content proliferates, Thompson suggests journalists who maintain rigorous verification standards and build trusted reputations will remain indispensable in an increasingly automated media landscape.