Mediagazer: The AP Fund for Journalism announces a pilot program supported by the Google News Initiative to provide content, tools, and training to ~50 nonprofit news orgs (Nicole Meir/The Associated Press)

Andrew Goudsward / Reuters:

A US judge orders the White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the AP while the AP's lawsuit moves forward — A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump's White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the Associated Press over the news agency's decision to continue …

Alex Mahadevan / Poynter:

A survey of 1,128 US adults: 49% have no interest in using an AI chatbot to get info from news outlets, and 27% believe outlets often use AI to write articles — Wide-ranging research from Poynter and the University of Minnesota sheds light on how people feel about AI in journalism. It's not pretty.

Discussion: Benjamin Toff on LinkedIn

Joshua Rothman / New Yorker:

How AI could hollow out the media business, which employed under 50K US journalists in 2023, while enhancing some news reporting, including by processing data — Artificial intelligence could hollow out the media business—but it also has the power to enhance journalism.

Discussion: @zachseward.com and @emilybell.bsky.social

Josh Xiao / Bloomberg:

Two influential Chinese bloggers say China is considering a ban on Hollywood movies as part of a set of measures to retaliate against Trump's tariffs — Two influential Chinese bloggers posted an identical set of measures that authorities are mulling to hit back at the latest tariff threats …

Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:

Some senior Trump press aides have refused to engage with reporters' questions because the journalists listed identifying pronouns in their email signatures — Some Trump administration officials have declined to answer questions from several journalists on the basis of their email signatures.

Discussion: @billiejsweeney.bsky.social, @froomkin.bsky.social and The Hill

Jon Allsop / Columbia Journalism Review:

A look at the struggle to cover the earthquake in Myanmar due to lack of experienced journalists caused by the junta's repression, USAID and VOA cuts, and more — The problems pile up for an already threatened press. — Last week, Yogita Limaye, a correspondent at the BBC …

Discussion: Reuters Institute

Hanaa' Tameez / Nieman Lab:

Gannett launched Witness, a collection of true crime stories from its papers, in March for $4.99/month and plans USA Today's first paid podcast for April 15 — “What exists that will connect Palm Beach with Des Moines?” — Crime news has been a fixture of journalism for centuries.

Mark Stenberg / Adweek:

Atlas Obscura names ex-WSJ executive Louise Story as its new CEO, reports $16.7M in 2024 revenue, driven by ads, and says its newsletters have 1.7M free subs — Story wants to build the best travel app in the world — Atlas Obscura has named Louise Story as its new chief executive officer …

Discussion: Louise Story on LinkedIn

Nicole Meir / The Associated Press:

The AP Fund for Journalism announces a pilot program supported by the Google News Initiative to provide content, tools, and training to ~50 nonprofit news orgs — The AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced its board of directors and a local newsroom pilot program in which it will work …

Discussion: American Press Institute, Poynter, @kennysmith.bsky.social, Rachel White on LinkedIn and RTDNA

Trip Gabriel / New York Times:

Robert W. McChesney, an influential left-leaning critic of corporate media control and Silicon Valley billionaires, died from cancer on March 25 at age 72 — In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:

Apple offers a rare TV+ discount, dropping to $2.99/month from $9.99 for three months for new and returning customers until April 24, after Severance's success — The tech giant is giving new and returning users of the streaming service three months for $2.99 per month.

Discussion: TVNewsCheck, Advanced Television, Streaming Better, @helenjerome.bsky.social, The Verge, Decider, AppleInsider, Android Authority, BGR, Wired, The Streamable and Media Play News

Jake Kanter / Deadline:

Sources: BBC Breakfast head Richard Frediani faces workplace bullying and misconduct allegations, with senior presenter Naga Munchetty also raising concerns — BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani is facing further allegations of workplace bullying and misconduct, with senior presenter Naga Munchetty among …