Mediagazer: Q&A with Mohsin Hamid, co-founder of Equator magazine, which aims to be a “post-American” magazine of politics and culture, avoiding a “Western-centric gaze” (Jem Bartholomew/Columbia Journalism Review)

A look at the advantages and pitfalls of AI use in major newsrooms: from sifting through big datasets to suggesting headlines to causing embarrassing errors — Ryan Sabalow, a reporter for the newsroom CalMatters, noticed something peculiar when he began covering California lawmakers in 2023.

Discussion: Politico, @djl.bsky.social, @micahloewinger.bsky.social, The NewsGuild and @benmullin.bsky.social

About 60% of the Reuters newsroom uses AI tools, including one that suggests what to cover based on press releases and another that creates first drafts — This article was provided as an exclusive preview for Digiday+ members, who were able to access it early.

Discussion: Talking Biz News and Indira Sangamreddy on LinkedIn

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:

In an interview with Screen International, Eddy Cue says Apple currently has no plans for an ad tier on Apple TV and no plans for a bid for WBD, A24, or Disney — The tech executive appeared to dismiss the long-rumored moves in an interview with Screen International.

Discussion: iClarified, AppleInsider, 9to5Mac, Screen and The Apple Post

Jem Bartholomew / Columbia Journalism Review:

Q&A with Mohsin Hamid, co-founder of Equator magazine, which aims to be a “post-American” magazine of politics and culture, avoiding a “Western-centric gaze” — Equator promises to move beyond a Western-centric perspective. Can it?

Dade Hayes / Deadline:

AMC Networks says it is reducing its 1,800 person workforce by “less than 5%” through voluntary buyouts — AMC Networks, which is continuing to navigate the transition from linear TV to streaming, is shedding less than 5% of its global workforce of 1,800 employees via voluntary buyouts.

Discussion: TheDesk.net, Streaming Better, TVNewsCheck, The Streamable, Advanced Television, The Wrap and Variety

Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
AMC Networks reports revenue down 6.3% YoY to $561.7M, operating income down 40.7% to $55.5M, streaming revenue up 14% to $174M, and 10.4M streaming subscribers

Discussion: Media Play News and Deadline

Brier Dudley / Local News Initiative:

How three Northwest newspapers have remained independent and avoided closure: selling to employees, diversifying print operations, and nurturing future owners — As independent newspapers shutter across the U.S., a handful of Northwest publishers defy the trend.

Discussion: Tim Franklin on LinkedIn and What's New in Publishing

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:

Sony Pictures Television and CBS settle their legal battle over the distribution of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune; Sony will gradually take over distribution — The agreement ends a year-long battle involving the two long-running syndicated game shows. — Sony Pictures Television and CBS …

Discussion: Los Angeles Times, The A.V. Club, Wall Street Journal, Variety, TVNewsCheck, The Wrap, Deadline and Bloomberg

Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:

Disney memo to staff: the YouTube TV blackout remains for now, and “unfortunately, we are headed into another sports-packed weekend without a deal in place” — “When will ESPN and ABC be back on the service? We wish we could give you that answer today, but unfortunately …

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:

Apple Music's growth may be stymied by the lack of a free tier as a funnel; Midia: on a weekly level, 43% of consumers used Spotify and 16% turned to Apple — The service's lack of a free tier might be dimming its prospects with music consumers, particularly in emerging markets — Welcome back to Soundbite.

Discussion: @paularmstrongtbd.bsky.social, AppleInsider, MacDailyNews, The Streamable and New York Post, more at Techmeme »

Washington Post:

A look at Bari Weiss' first month at CBS News, as staffers express concern over unclear lines between the Free Press and CBS, disparate layoff impacts, and more — The opinion journalist took over as editor in chief in October, launching a new era for the network amid layoffs, confusion and shifting expectations.

Discussion: @carlquintanilla.bsky.social, @newsjennifer.bsky.social, @molliebryant.bsky.social, @jfd8.bsky.social, @philnugent.bsky.social, @habermatt.bsky.social, @forrepdemruleoflaw …, @washingtonpost.com and @scottnover.bsky.social

Associated Press:

Farmers' Almanac, first printed in 1818, says its 2026 edition will be its last, citing financial challenges; access to the online version will end in December — Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share

Bailey Lipschultz / Bloomberg:

Trump Media reports Q3 net sales down 3.8% YoY to $972.9K and a net loss of $55M, up from $19M in Q3 2024; its stock is down 70% from a January high — Less than one year into Donald Trump's second term and the post-election ebullience has evaporated from shares of his social media company …

Discussion: Forbes, Bitcoin Insider, Blockonomi, Amazon Web Services, Inc., Decrypt, Reuters and Media Play News, more at Techmeme »