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Articles involving the newspaper and other print industries.
Google training robot journalist to write news articles
Google has give at least three American newspapers a demonstration of a new AI-based tool called "Genesis" that can write news stories.
Basketball player settles defamation case against Sacramento Bee
Richaun Holmes has settled a defamation case brought against the Sacramento Bee after being smeared as a domestic abuser in a series of newspaper columns.
California bill to charge Facebook, Google for news on hold
A California lawmaker has put on hold a bill that would allow news publishers to charge Facebook and Google for linking to their content.
Washington Post joins Verizon’s subscription platform
The Washington Post has announced a partnership with Verizon to sell digital subscriptions through the telecom's Plus-Play marketplace.
San Diego newspaper gets new hedge fund owners, buyouts planned
The San Diego Union-Tribune has been sold to MediaNews Group owner Alden Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Russia won’t release jailed Wall Street Journal reporter
A Russian judge has extended the detention of reporter Evan Gershkovich, despite demands from press advocacy groups for his release.
News publishers complain about falling Facebook traffic
The dip comes as lawmakers push various efforts that would allow news publishers to charge big tech companies.
The Guardian bans gambling ads on news websites
The chief executive of the news publisher said studies proved the ads were likely to cause harm.
New York Times-owned the Athletic lays off journalists
The New York Times sports brand the Athletic has issued pink slips less than a week after the newspaper reached a new contract for union workers.
Los Angeles Times editor faces heat over layoffs
The number of planned job losses was reduced by one after a journalist volunteered to leave the newspaper.
Los Angeles Times to lay off 74 journalists
It is the first major round of pink slips since the newspaper was acquired by billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong.
Newspapers win defamation case brought by Australian soldier
Ben Roberts-Smith sued after the media outlets linked the soldier to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.