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ABC News and star anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to pay President-elect Trump $16 million to settle a defamation case. The settlement comes after a lengthy legal battle in which Trump accused the news organization and Stephanopoulos of spreading false information about him. In the video t... Read Full article on HadNews.com

In a special investigation on this week's episode of "60 Minutes," correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi delves into the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, shedding light on the struggles faced by an estimated 50,000 homeowners who are still battling their insurance companies for fair payouts to repair their damaged homes. Alfonsi uncovers shocking revelations from insurance insiders and whistleblowers, who disclose that some insurance carriers have been using altered damage reports to significantly reduce the amount they pay out to policyholders. These unethical practices have resulted in many homeowners receiving far less than what they are entitled to, p...... Read Full article on HadNews

Julian Assange and the dark secrets of war | DW Documentary On June 25, 2024, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was able to walk free following a deal with the US government. Does this surprising end to the publisher’s many years of criminal prosecution and imprisonment signal a positive outcome for press freedom? Turkish journalist Can Dündar, who was also imprisoned on similar charges in Turkey and now lives in exile in Germany, followed the Assange case for the last six months before his release. Dündar sees it as the most important trial for press freedom in this century. In this documentary, Dündar decides not to focus on the controve...... Read Full article on HadNews

OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, and News Corp, the international media conglomerate, have signed a deal that will let OpenAI use and learn from News Corp’s content. In practical terms, this means when a user asks ChatGPT a question, the results might be informed by previous reporting in News Corp outlets, including Australian mastheads such as The Australian and The Daily Telegraph. It’s unclear whether the agreement includes only editorial or also opinion content. OpenAI has licensed News Corp content because generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a ravenous beast: it needs data to learn from and generate useful outputs in return....... Read Full article on HadNews

For the journalism industry, 2024 is off to a brutal start. Most spectacularly, the Los Angeles Times recently slashed more than 20% of its newsroom. Though trouble had long been brewing, the layoffs were particularly disheartening because many employees and readers hoped the Times’ billionaire owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, would stay the course in good times and bad – that he would be a steward less interested in turning a profit and more concerned with ensuring the storied publication could serve the public. According to the LA Times, Soon-Shiong explained that the cuts were necessary because the paper “could no longer lose $30 mil...... Read Full article on HadNews

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 has issued a stark warning: misinformation and disinformation, primarily driven by deepfakes, are ranked as the most severe global short-term risks the world faces in the next two years. In October 2023, the Innovation council of Québec shared the same realization after months of consultations with experts and the public. This digital deception, which leverages artificial intelligence and, more recently generative AI, to create hyper-realistic fabrications, extends beyond being a technological marvel; it poses a profound societal threat. In response to the gap in effectively combat...... Read Full article on HadNews

In the video "What The Hell Happened To Austin?? I Went To Find Out," the host spends 5 days in Austin, Texas to get to the bottom of what is happening in the city. The video paints a grim picture of the current state of Austin, suggesting that perhaps we are witnessing the decline of America right before our eyes. However, there is still hope for the city. The host also offers to help viewers find a real estate agent and shares his contact information for further inquiries. He also promotes his Instagram, Patreon, and music for those who want to support his channel. Overall, the video seems to be a deep dive into the current state of Austi...... Read Full article on HadNews