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CMT's Sacha Molitorisz unpacks implications for privacy protections in view of the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report on data and digital technology 👇
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Read our latest newsletter – who controls the story? Influencers, illusions and information integrity 👇
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Gen AI and Journalism: toward common principles Ranked Australia’s #1 young university. UTS offers globally recognised degrees, strong industry ties, and career-ready learning in the heart of Sydney.

In our Gen AI and Journalism report, Australian newsroom editors recognised the need to act responsibly in their implementation of AI but many wanted a broader discussion about the corresponding responsibilities of the tech sector.
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Inheritances, information and whistleblowing Centre for Media Transition Newsletter | Issue 16/2025

Inheritances, information and whistleblowing 📢 | our newsletter opens with the Murdoch family saga. Next up, Michael explores proposals to expand copyright exceptions for AI training,Tamara looks at the move to water down our freedom of information laws and more!
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For some Australian newsrooms, synthetic voice has emerged as a significant opportunity for broadcasters, with many actively experimenting with a variety of low-risk use cases. Read more 👇
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CMT's Chris Hall discusses the promise of AI for research and a startling admission by an AI assistant about quality control of its own free and subscription offers.
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In a major breakthrough for publishers, Nine chalked up the first successful use of the new public interest defence for reporting on surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis 👇
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Dr Sarah Hook explains the Game Meats v Farm Transparency decision and how it breaks new ground – not for the better. This is a decision that raises real concerns for public interest journalism 👇
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CMT's Monica Attard considers the ABC’s new guidelines that will govern public comments by staff. While they make the internal complaints process clearer, it’s hard to see how they help to manage different views on the place of impartiality at the national broadcaster.
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Our newsletter is out on news and the public interest: defamation, copyright and public comment | Read it here
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The next internet for news? Publishers gather to discuss protocols over platforms Journalists and tech industry workers gathered at Protocols for Publishers to talk about building an internet that works for news.

Individual organizations can survive in a destroyed ecosystem, but for publishers to thrive, they need to figure out how to both address the rise of AI, which feels inevitable, and connect directly with audiences who are hungry for information.

We invite you to read our report on Gen AI's impact on the Australian news industry, with insights from news editors, product managers and tech companies, we examine the potential for industry and cross-industry collaboration to address these concerns 👇
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In 2024, the CMT partnered with the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Australia to deliver the Information Integrity Forum 2024, examining genAI, journalism and information integrity in India, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Are Australian newsrooms falling behind the game? Do the benefits outweigh the costs? CMT's Michael Davis shares the research findings from our new report - GenAI and Journalism: Towards common priniciples 👇
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Lawsuits could spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E for AI. CMT's Tamara Markus looks at relevant developments in copyright around the globe, focusing on the raft of cases currently before the courts that could seriously impact AI companies if judgements go against them 👇 ⚖️
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Since generative AI hit the headlines in 2022, few industries have felt the impact of the hype and hysteria that accompanied the technology more than news.We devote this week’s newsletter to some of the key issues around how GenAI is impacting journalism
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#ICYMI Professor Heather Ford writes about landmark new research into climate change misinformation, which is growing more subtle and more insidious.
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Our newsletter is out this Friday! Sign up for research insights on how technology is impacting news media and how we regulate it to keep it ethical, trustworthy and sustainable.
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We invite you to read our new research report on Gen AI's impact on the Australian news industry, with insights from news editors, product managers and tech companies, we examine the potential for industry and cross-industry collaboration to address these concerns 👇
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🔥Hot off the press🔥New research exploring the impact that Gen AI is having on journalism. Thanks to all the editors, journalists, product developers and tech companies which took part. Have a read and let us know what you think: is generative AI good for journalism?
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Is fact checking on its last legs? CMT Co-Director Monica Attard discusses its future after Google turned off its support and Meta readies to do the same 👇
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We just dropped our newsletter - Kiss-cams, climate misinfo and AI influencers | Issue 13/2025, for your reading leisure! Today’s newsletter explores fascinating and sometimes troubling developments in media and law 👇
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Three years ago, it looked like news and current affairs rules in the commercial TV code of practice were about to be overhauled. Last month, the reform process fell in a heap. Derek Wilding examines ACMA’s decision to reject Free TV Australia’s updated industry code 👇
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⚡ Our latest newsletter is out ⚡
We examine ACMA’s decision to reject Free TV Australia’s updated industry code, X and Canadian activist Chris Elston’s win against the eSafety Commission and the increasing challenges faced by political cartoonists
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Learn more about how technology is impacting news media and how we regulate it to keep it ethical, trustworthy and sustainable.
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How does Grok AI figure out its version of the truth? It asks what Elon thinks Whether it's the world's richest man or the Chinese government, the people behind important AI models seem increasingly willing to impose their reality on others.

How does Grok AI figure out its version of the truth? It asks what Elon thinks www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/how-...

Double Take News Podcast · Updated Monthly · Welcome to this new podcast from the UTS Centre for Media Transition! We lift the lid on the big issues in news media and talk them through with stakeholders, people w...

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Double Take Podcast · Centre for Media Transition · Welcome to this new podcast from the UTS Centre for Media Transition! We lift the lid on the big issues in news media and talk them through with stakeholders, p...

Follow Double Take on Spotify (and Apple Podcasts in the comments) to hear CMT researchers explore changes in, and regulation of, news media with the very people who've skin in the game.
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Don’t Panic (Yet): Assessing the Evidence and Discourse Around Generative AI and Elections

Many fear that AI makes it easy to create personalised mis and disinformation that can sway voters and manipulate election outcomes. Turns out - looking back on the very large number of elections held in 2024 around the world, AI capacities have been overestimated
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Our newsletter is out now - we take a deep dive into the Lattouf decision, the ABC and impartiality

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