News/Media Alliance study finds pervasive unauthorized use of publisher content to power generative AI technologies

Yesterday, the News/Media Alliance published a White Paper and a technical analysis and submitted comments to the U.S. Copyright Office on the use of publisher content to power generative artificial intelligence technologies (GAI). Together, the three publications document the pervasive, unauthorized use of publisher content by GAI developers, the impact this may have on the sustainability and availability of high-quality original content, and the legal implications of such use.

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Sen. Cantwell applauds President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence

Ahead of President Biden’s signing, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, applauded his Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) that establishes new standards for AI safety, security and innovation.

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Senior executives: We need your assistance with a very important project

Please take 10 minutes to take our Health of Local Newspapers survey. The results of this study are critical to America’s Newspapers advocacy efforts in Congress.  

https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50216472/StateofLocalNewspapers

This study will broadly examine the current state of local newspapers and the outlook for the next few years. We are asking you to provide the information for your newspaper, or group of newspapers, to the best of your ability. This is not a deep dive into financials, we are looking for directional information. 

As always, time is of the essence. We are having regular discussions with members of the House of Representatives and Senate and would like to provide results as quickly as possible. Please take 10 minutes and answer the survey as soon as you can.

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Chad Sisk promoted to ad director in Greenfield, Indiana

AIM Media Indiana has announced that Chad Sisk has been promoted to advertising director for the Daily Reporter in Greenfield.

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Dean Ridings, CEO | America's Newspapers

During its meeting in Chicago, the America's Newspapers board of directors approved minor changes to the bylaws that had been recommended by the Nominations and Governance Committee. The approved changes are:

1. Remove the stipulation that the Treasurer serves concurrently as the chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.
2. Provide the Executive Committee the full authority to evaluate and determine the compensation of the CEO.
3. Remove the limitation on the number of members of the Finance and Audit Committee.

The proposed changes previously had been announced to the membership in the Sept. 8 issue of the America's Newspapers newsletter, with no objections voiced by members.

See a redline version of the approved changed HERE.