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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Plotters and pantsters
To create something, you're going to need momentum.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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April 2023
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