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ISOJ panel explores evolving definitions of journalists and journalism in the era of influencers

Researchers, content creators and journalists considered what they might learn from each other in terms of accuracy, authenticity and reach.

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Defending the truth: The ongoing struggles and resilience of international journalists explored at ISOJ

Reporters from Syria, Haiti, Malawi, Venezuela and Russia recounted restrictions on press freedom and journalism in their home countries, up to and including arrest and exile.

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‘We are standing up for the principles of the entire independent press,’ says AP executive editor Julie Pace on White House ban

Pace told participants of the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism that the Associated Press is fighting a ban on its reporters from the press pool and still showing up to the White House every day, despite being repeatedly turned away.

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Building trust in journalism starts with transparency, panelists say at ISOJ

Transparency about funding and the reporting process is key to rebuilding public trust in the media amid rising attacks on the press, according to panelists at the 26th ISOJ conference.

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Beyond fashion and misconceptions: Teen Vogue’s top editor reveals at ISOJ how the magazine stays relevant to Gen Z

By tackling misconceptions, amplifying young voices, and balancing hard news with joyful content, Teen Vogue has built trust and engagement with the Gen Z audience, Editor Versha Sharma said at ISOJ.

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As social platforms withdraw support, professional fact checkers fight ‘systemic assault’ on facts

With Meta ending fact-checking and X favoring allies, fact-checkers at ISOJ discuss new ways to counter disinformation and reach audiences.

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'It's a shift for the culture of how newsrooms are working and evolving': ISOJ panelists discuss the impact of AI in journalism

AI has quickly reshaped journalism, so how are newsrooms adapting? At ISOJ 2025, experts agreed that while AI can help reporting, storytelling, and misinformation detection, human oversight remains essential.

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How news innovation funds are shaping the future of nonprofit newsrooms

Speaking at the 26th ISOJ, executives from journalism funding organizations say nonprofit newsrooms must embrace collaboration, improve self-promotion and expand funding sources to ensure their long-term financial health.

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The end of Voice of America deals a blow to coverage of democracy and repression in Latin America

VOA journalists are suing the Trump administration, arguing its shutdown of the network is unconstitutional. They also say the move harms U.S. credibility abroad and puts foreign staff at risk.

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Brazil’s top court rules media not liable for guests’ defamatory statements in live interviews

The Supreme Court, updating a 2023 ruling on media liability, says outlets will only be on the hook if they act negligently or knowingly broadcast defamatory statements. They must also guarantee a right of reply to any implicated third party.

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Detentions of journalists in Venezuela serve as punishment and warning to others

Journalists and human rights organizations say Venezuelan authorities detain and release journalists to control and censor, using ‘punishment as warning’ as a tool to instill fear and silence the press.

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Mongabay Latam launches journalist network to fight censorship and boost safety in environmental reporting

The network of more than 90 environmental journalists — known as PUMA — builds on Mongabay’s eight years reporting across the region. They plan to collaborate on shared challenges like a crisis of funding, threats by criminal groups and censorship by powerful interests.