Founded in 1926, the International Federation of Journalists is the world’s largest organisation of journalists, representing 600,000 media professionals in 187 unions and associations in more than 148 countries.
Founded in 1926, the International Federation of Journalists is the world’s largest organisation of journalists, representing 600,000 media professionals in 187 unions and associations in more than 148 countries.
A #British fashion and lifestyle magazine found itself in the middle of a #SocialMedia storm after introducing an #AI with an #Arabic name and appearance as their newest “editor” this week.
#SheerLuxe shared pictures of Reem, who they said was an “AI enhanced team member” on their #Instagram page in a post that included a “selfie” of the AI with the editor-in-chief, an outfit of the day snapshot complete tagged brandnames, Reem’s “lunch”, and a peek at the contents of “her” purse and desk setup.
The #OnlinePublication came under fierce #criticism from its audience, who questioned the ethics of “hiring” an #AIstaff member in a period when #journalists and other #MediaProfessionals face threats to their livelihoods due to the technology.
They also expressed frustration at what they said was a deliberate choice to use the name and likeness of a #WomanOfColour in an industry where they are already #underrepresented.
Apart from #POST.news' half-baked #BusinessModel, this is a must-know for all #journalists, #MediaProfessionals, #SocialInfluencers, + other content-contributors.
As #JackDorsey said, #Twitter should never have been a company.
The infrastructure of the internet and social media must be public domain, #BillionaireProof.
This is why the #EuropeanUnion's institutions are moving to #Mastodon. #Germany's have its own instance, too.
No more #GleichschaltungDerPresse