qwant news | The Media Front: AI Arrives at the Newsroom Bargaining Table

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The article reports that newsroom unions are increasingly demanding AI safeguards in their contracts, highlighted by CBS News 24/7’s recent three‑year deal that obliges the company to notify staff about new generative‑AI tools and lets journalists withhold bylines on AI‑produced pieces; the agreement was praised as the strongest the unit has ever earned. Similar AI provisions are surfacing in negotiations at ProPublica, the New York Times, and Grist, with union leaders warning that artificial‑intelligence clauses will become standard as the technology reshapes reporting, research and workflow. Journalists also fear job losses and eroding public trust, prompting calls for “real AI guard rails” and workplace regulation in the absence of federal rules. The piece also touches on the broader media‑politics clash, noting President Trump’s upcoming appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the press‑freedom concerns surrounding journalists covering his administration, and the heightened tension between Trump‑friendly outlets and critical reporters. Overall, it portrays AI as the latest flashpoint in labor negotiations that could define newsrooms’ future practices and ethical standards.

Read more: https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/journalism/ai-newsrooms-union-fights/

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RE: https://union.place/@propublicaguild/116368736844528308

Support ProPublica workers in their fight for a fair contract!
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Apr. 27, Monday — 7pm ET / 4pm PT
‘Big Media and the Rise of Authoritarianism: How We Fight Back’
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Victor Pickard, Matt Pearce, Dan Sinykin, Jax Deluca, & Tony Pecinovsky; moderated by Morgan Harper & Sarah Katz

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‘A free press is essential to a functioning democracy. It is the responsibility of Congress to defend this principle and to hold any administration accountable when it is threatened.’

Add your name.

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‘We, the staff who produce the work that has earned ProPublica a place at the forefront of journalism, have raised concerns for more than two years, but management has largely ignored us. We are now calling on you, as stewards of our beloved institution, to direct senior leadership to change course and avoid further damage to the company’s reputation by agreeing to our reasonable proposals.’

https://www.propublicaguild.org/updates/to-the-propublica-board-we-need-a-fair-contract-now

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‘The Post’s unlawful action against Ms. Attiah must, moreover, be viewed in the context of the intimidation campaign President Trump and his Administration have waged to silence those who criticize him ….’

Grateful for @karenattiah’s decision to take her ex-employer to court.

https://karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-washington-post-accused-me-of

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Member-Organizers drive Newsguild surge.
https://labornotes.org/2025/08/member-organizers-drive-newsguild-surge

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