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Germany's Newspaper “Bild” will replace Staff with AI
Europe's best-selling newspaper, German tabloid "Bild" plans to replace a number of editorial positions with artificial intelligence as part of a €100m cost-cutting program, Britain's "Guardian" reported, citing emails sent to the paper's staff. The group will also reorganize its business with regional newspapers, which will lead to hundreds of redundancies in total.
US media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom
From CNN to the Washington Post, US media are facing tough times, as a series of outlets have announced layoffs this winter amid fears of an economic downturn.
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Older People and Conservatives More Likely to Share Fake News
Facebook users aged 65 plus and conservatives are more likely to share fake news on the platform than younger or more liberal counterparts, according to a new study published Wednesday, reports AFP.
"Everyone was against partitioning Kosovo; then came Trump"
Major European capitals are opposed and the US used to be too - but things have changed under Trump, the article says.
"European officials are concerned the Trump administration's hands-off approach to diplomacy could risk destabilizing a tinderbox region in Southeast Europe," it continues.
Boris Johnson: Brexit might Fail
TheGuardian - Boris Johnson has warned of a Brexit "meltdown" and branded the Treasury the "heart of remain" in unguarded comments at a private dinner.
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Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Case Under Review
The Los Angeles County District Attorney is reviewing a sexual assault case against actor Kevin Spacey, officials tell CNN.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday said its Special Victims Bureau began an investigation into allegations of a sexual assault involving Spacey back in December 2017.
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Facebook Tests Split News Feed that Keeps Friends Front and Center
Facebook is currently testing a new dual-feed setup that separates Page-generated posts from ads and posts from friends, The Guardian reports. The trial is currently underway in six countries -- Bolivia, Guatemala, Cambodia, Slovakia, Serbia and Sri Lanka.
Facebook Launches New Video Service
On Wednesday, Facebook made its biggest move so far in an attempt to compete on the TV market by expanding its video offers with programs ranging from professional female basketball to a safari show and a program for parents, Reuters reported.
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White House bars some news organizations from briefing
The White House excluded several major U.S. news organizations, including some it has openly criticized, from an off-camera briefing held by the White House press secretary on Feb. 24, representatives of the organizations said. Reporters for CNN, The New York Times, Politico, The Los Angeles Times and BuzzFeed were not allowed into the session in the office of press secretary Sean Spicer.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg says he has no plan to run for the presidency
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has insisted he does not plan to run for US president – despite the rumours.