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AI as an evolutionary trend
I’m soliciting prompts for discussion. This piece is a part of that series. Michael Kriegh asks: Do you think AI is an evolutionary trend for…
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This moment isn't about decentralization
I think it’s important to understand that what’s happening today in social media is not because decentralization’s time has come: it’s because Twitter’s…
May 27
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Why do prison emails cost so much?
I’m soliciting prompts for discussion. This piece is a part of that series. An anonymous reader asks: Why do emails in jail cost 50 cents each? Since…
May 26
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Patronage may be the business model for news
I’m soliciting prompts for discussion. This piece is a part of that series. Hunter Walk asks, in two prompts: What's one business model you wish…
May 24
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Consider me your personal analyst
I’m going to try something new for the next few weeks. I usually write about the intersection of media, technology, and democracy, often in reaction to…
May 23
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A personal update
I’ve loved every moment of working with The 19th. I was a supporter before I joined, and I’ll continue to be one afterwards. As well as well-executed…
May 18
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Plotters and pantsters
To create something, you're going to need momentum.
May 7
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Every news publisher should support RSS
I’m disproportionately frustrated by news websites that don’t provide an RSS feed. Sure, most provide an email newsletter these days, and that will suit…
May 5
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How open content is transforming American journalism
It’s genuinely refreshing to see how non-profit newsrooms have been embracing the open web and the spirit of collaboration over competition. These are…
May 3
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AI in the newsroom
By now, you’ve been exposed to Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, DALL-E 2, and GPT-4. It seems a lot like magic: a…
May 2
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The notable list: May 2023
This is my monthly roundup of the links, books, and media I found interesting. Do you have suggestions? Let me know! Books Nonfiction Poverty, by…
May 1
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The notable list: May 2023
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April 2023
Community survey 2023
It’s been a long time since I’ve run a survey. If you have 30 seconds, I’d love to know which technology and business topics are interesting to you …
Apr 2
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Community survey 2023
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