Nawal Al-Maghafi is a journalist based in Sana'a, Yemen.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Thousands offer to adopt baby pulled from the rubble

09 Feb 2023  |  www.bbc.com  |  English  |  Human Interest

Following the devastating earthquake in north-west Syria, a newborn baby girl named Aya, born under the rubble, has received thousands of adoption offers after her rescue went viral on social media. Aya's entire immediate family perished in the quake that struck the town of Jindayris. She is currently in a stable condition in a hospital in Afrin, under the care of paediatrician Hani Marouf. The hospital manager, Khalid Attiah, has been inundated with calls from people worldwide wanting to adopt Aya, but he has decided not to allow adoption until her distant family returns. Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue in Jindayris, with local journalists and the White Helmets organisation reporting a dire situation with ongoing searches for survivors amidst the rubble.

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Journalist, writer and photographer since 1979, both print and online, I have a vast experience in the fields of photography, software, hardware, web, aviation, History, videogames, technology, having published material in almost all Portuguese newspapers and magazines between 1979 and 2009. 

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Sony Tests Advanced In-Camera Authenticity to Tackle Fake Imagery

30 Nov 2023  |  ProVideo Coalition  |  English  |  Generative AI

Sony has completed testing of its advanced in-camera authenticity technology, which aims to combat fake imagery by providing a digital signature at the point of capture. This technology was developed in cooperation with Associated Press and is based on the C2PA standard. Leica has also introduced the Leica M11-P, the first camera to store metadata for image authenticity. The article discusses the potential fragmentation of the industry with different companies possibly developing their own systems, despite a common goal of ensuring photo authenticity. Sony's technology is set to be included in future Xperia smartphones, and the company has partnered with Camera Bits to integrate the technology into the Photo Mechanic workflow tool. The article raises concerns about the impact of generative AI on journalism and the dissemination of false information, highlighting the importance of authenticating digital content.

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I’m a freelance journalist in Toronto, Ontario. My main focuses are political, Indigenous and environmental news, and I’m also very interested in Latin American politics, which is a big chunk of the international news segment I cover.

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The Earthquakes of 1985 and 2017 Through the Eyes of Two Photojournalists

01 Oct 2023  |  www.forbes.com.mx  |  Spanish  |  Natural Disasters

Two photojournalists, Pedro Mera and Sergio Dorantes, recount their experiences covering the devastating earthquakes in Mexico City on September 19, 1985, and 2017. Mera, who was a child during the 1985 quake, describes his emotional and professional journey during the 2017 earthquake, capturing iconic images and working with Getty Images. Dorantes, an experienced international conflict photographer, shares his harrowing experiences during the 1985 earthquake, capturing tragic and impactful images that were distributed globally. Both photographers highlight the emotional toll and professional challenges faced while documenting these natural disasters.

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Andrew Eborn is a broadcaster, producer, presenter & journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

How to win Google’s game of hide and seek without suffering the angst of algorithmic alchemy

03 Jul 2017  |  The Drum  |  English  |  Digital Monopolies

The article discusses the European Commission's antitrust case against Google, highlighting the €2.4bn fine imposed for abusing its market dominance in the comparison shopping service sector. Margrethe Vestager, the European competition commissioner, is portrayed as a formidable enforcer of competition law. The article details the timeline of Google's alleged antitrust violations and the responses from various stakeholders, including competitors like Microsoft and News Corp. It also touches on broader issues of digital monopolies and the challenges of regulating tech giants. The sentiment towards Google is largely negative, focusing on its monopolistic practices and the potential for further legal actions.

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Sarah Foster is a journalist based in Quito, Ecuador.

Life in Balance

01 Dec 2021  |  Creative Insights - Getty Images  |  English  |  Photography

The modern martial art of Aikido emphasizes mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical balance, making it a suitable practice for contemporary stresses. Photographer Milijan Marinovic captured a group of older men practicing Aikido in Mexico City, highlighting their friendships, mentorship, and dynamic lives. Getty Images aims to challenge ageist stereotypes by showcasing active senior lifestyles, with a focus on wellness and self-care.

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Susannah George is a journalist covering the refugee and migrant crisis from Iraq to Turkey to Greece.

Who are the Palestinian prisoners Israel is prepared to release?

17 Mar 2024  |  torontosun  |  English  |  Humanitarian Aid

The Israeli government has agreed to release 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 hostages held by Hamas, with the deal facilitated by Qatar and the United States. The exchange is part of a four-day pause in the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Israel's Justice Ministry has published a list of 300 potential prisoners for release, but the selection criteria remain unclear. The exchange will begin with Hamas releasing hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross, followed by Israel freeing prisoners. The deal also includes provisions for extending the pause in fighting and increasing aid deliveries to Gaza. The majority of the prisoners are male teenagers, with the list also including women and girls. The prisoners are accused of various offenses, from stone-throwing to attempted murder, with concerns raised about due process in Israel's judicial system.

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Freya Graham is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Omnicom is leveraging AI to optimize workflows with a virtual assistant

05 Oct 2023  |  ca.sports.yahoo.com  |  English  |  Technology

Omnicom, a New York-based marketing and communications company, is leveraging AI to optimize workflows through its Omni operating system. Partnering with Microsoft, Omnicom developed Omni Assist, a generative AI virtual assistant that enhances data-driven marketing campaigns. The AI integration allows for quicker data analysis and insight generation, significantly reducing task completion times. The project, currently in closed beta, aims to balance human and machine collaboration. Future plans include incorporating generative AI image tools through partnerships with Getty Images and Google.

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Freelance travel journalist, host of the Travel Goals Podcast and Loney Planet guidebook author. With over seven years of experience as a freelance travel journalist, I'm passionate about creating engaging and informative articles and audio content for various media outlets, including the Times, ...

Former Bond girl Madeline Smith reflects on her role and the evolution of women in the 007 franchise

17 Mar 2024  |  ca.style.yahoo.com  |  English  |  Film & Theatre

Madeline Smith, known for her role as a Bond girl in 'Live and Let Die', defends the concept of the Bond girl amid calls for modernization of the role in the James Bond franchise. She reflects on her experience working with Roger Moore and emphasizes the importance of humor in the films. Smith acknowledges the evolution of women's roles in the franchise, appreciating that they have become more substantial. She hopes future Bond films maintain a balance between reflecting modern times and preserving the series' characteristic humor and fantasy. The article also mentions the 60th Anniversary of Bond, with screenings of all 25 films in UK and Ireland cinemas.

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Sierra Juarez is a journalist based in Mexico City, Mexico. She specializes in audio storytelling, writing and social media.

Fox News edits Trump out of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell photo

06 Jul 2020  |  The Daily Dot  |  English  |  Sex Trafficking Case

Fox News has come under scrutiny for cropping out President Donald Trump from a photo with Jeffrey Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell during a news segment about Maxwell's arrest. The original photo, taken at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in 2000, is available on Getty Images. The cropping incident was highlighted on Twitter, with users criticizing Fox News for editing reality. The segment's focus was on the FBI's charges against Maxwell for sex trafficking children. Epstein, who had ties to many powerful individuals and died by suicide in jail, had been accused of raping girls and trafficking them to influential men in the 1990s.

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Seda Karatabanoglu is a journalist and content creator based in Istanbul, Turkey. She writes about journalism ve current in Journo, NewsLab Turkey, Talent Politan and Dazzle Your World. She received communication and justice training.

A Guide to Visual Creation with Artificial Intelligence for Journalists

16 Sept 2022  |  www.newslabturkey.org  |  Turkish  |  Ethics

A survey by the London School of Economics across 23 countries, including Turkey, highlights the increasing power and editorial responsibilities AI brings to journalism. Developments in AI-generated visuals, such as those by OpenAI's DALL-E and Midjourney, offer benefits for news imagery but also raise concerns about misinformation, as exemplified by a false report of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Midjourney, which creates images from text descriptions, is in open beta and emphasizes artistic style. It has measures to prevent the creation of violent or pornographic content. The article discusses the ethical and copyright issues surrounding AI-generated content, mentioning a U.S. Copyright Office Review Board case and the use of Midjourney for The Economist's cover. It also addresses the potential of AI to both exacerbate and combat misinformation, suggesting that journalistic ethics and verification remain crucial. Getty Images' AI tool for selecting suitable images for stories is also mentioned as an example of AI's utility in journalism.

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Natalie Marchant is a journalist based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and an expert in Vienna, Austria.

I am available to cover the political, economical, entertainment and cultural, social conditions of Tunisia. I have 4 years correspondence experience working for IHA News, ImagesLive Agency, DeFodi Images.

Peter Mwaura is a versatile freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in text, video, and photojournalism. His portfolio includes the comprehensive documentation of project stories in video and print formats, primarily for World Vision Kenya—a prominent international Christian-...

That is not me: Why misidentified and misplaced photos vex readers

01 Oct 2022  |  Nation  |  English  |  Defamation

Printing wrong pictures—misidentified or misplaced—and botched captions is a common error in journalism, causing irritation and sometimes defamation. Examples include the New York Times using Venus Williams's photo instead of Serena's and The Mirror using a wrong photo for Kwasi Kwarteng. Reasons for such errors include the large volume of pictures used and the various sources they come from. Sloppiness and rashness also contribute. Correcting these errors is crucial as they remain part of the historical record, and readers value newspapers that correct their mistakes.

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Faustine Ngila is Kenya's renowned technology journalist based in Nairobi.
He has reported widely on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, covering emerging technologies and innovations in Kenya and Africa.
He writes for the Daily Nation, Business Daily, Taifa Leo and The East African. He is one of a ...

Nvidia and Getty Images are the latest competitors to DALL

05 Oct 2023  |  qz.com  |  English  |  Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia and Getty Images have launched Generative AI by iStock, a text-to-image tool aimed at revolutionizing visual creation for individual creators and small businesses. Priced at $14.99 for 100 prompts, the tool offers legal protection against copyright infringement, addressing a significant concern in AI-generated content. The tool, powered by Nvidia's Picasso platform and Getty Images' data, competes with OpenAI's DALL-E. It also includes advanced features for developers, enhancing its appeal and functionality.

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Dimi Reider is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Is Netanyahu's era coming to an end in Israel?

02 Jun 2021  |  New Statesman  |  English  |  Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The article discusses the political situation in Israel, focusing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's challenges in retaining government after four elections and facing a corruption trial. Despite these issues and widespread protests, Netanyahu remains a significant figure in Israeli politics. The article details the formation of a new coalition government led by Yair Lapid of the centrist Yesh Atid party and Naftali Bennett of the right-wing Yamina party, which aims to displace Netanyahu. However, the new government faces internal and external challenges, including a divided Knesset and the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The article also touches on Netanyahu's approach to Iran and his impact on Israeli politics, suggesting that his long tenure has made him seem irreplaceable, yet for the sake of democracy, a change is necessary.

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Elliot Smith is a British multimedia journalist with eight years' domestic and international experience covering geopolitics, economics, business and sport, most recently working as a full-time Correspondent for CNBC in London.

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Escalating conflict in Sudan threatens regional stability

24 Apr 2023  |  CNBC  |  English  |  Oil infrastructure

The article discusses the escalating conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis. A U.S.-brokered 72-hour cease-fire has been implemented to allow civilians to evacuate. The conflict stems from a power struggle between SAF, led by President Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and RSF, led by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. The United Nations has warned of the potential for regional conflagration. The involvement of international actors, such as the Wagner Group and various Gulf nations, complicates the situation. The article also touches on the strategic importance of Sudan due to its location and resources, and the potential impact on oil infrastructure and international relations if the conflict continues.

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Afolabi Sotunde is a journalist based in Abuja (F.c.t.), Nigeria.
“While covering the 2011 presidential election, I saw smoke from burning fossil fuel. I asked the driver to turn the car around to investigate. The smoke was decreasing and crude floated on water. The images I took fell flat. Then ...

Andrea Vogt is an independent journalist and documentary maker based in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.  Her dispatches on crime, politics and social affairs have appeared internationally in print, online, radio and broadcast media, including The Guardian, BBC, The Daily Telegraph, ...

Italy Declares State of Emergency Over Migrant Surge

17 Mar 2024  |  Yahoo Sports  |  English  |  European Union

Italy's right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has declared a six-month national state of emergency in response to a significant increase in migrant arrivals across the Mediterranean. The emergency decree aims to streamline the construction of facilities for sheltering, processing, and repatriating migrants by bypassing EU public bid processes and certain regulations. The government has allocated €5m for these measures and plans to appoint a special commissioner. The urgency of the situation was highlighted by a recent tragic boat wreck on the Calabrian coast, which resulted in over 90 deaths. Italy has seen a fourfold increase in migrant arrivals this year, with the majority coming from Ivory Coast, followed by other countries such as Guinea, Pakistan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Bangladesh. The crisis has been exacerbated by economic and political turmoil in Tunisia, leading to increased migration. Despite calls for EU action, Italy has yet to receive substantial support. Criticism of the government's approach has come from various quarters, including former premier Giuseppe Conte and Democratic Party city councillor Marwa Mahmoud.

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